The Lost Letters of Pergamum

A Story from the New Testament World

• Editorial: Baker Academic
• Año: 2016
• ISBN:
  9781493405008
• Edición: 2
• Categoría: Teologia e religione
• Categoría: Studi biblici

A Fascinating Glimpse into the World of the New Testament Transported two thousand years into the past, readers are introduced to Antipas, a Roman civic leader who has encountered the writings of the biblical author Luke. Luke's history sparks Antipas's interest, and they begin corresponding. While the account is fictional, the author is a highly respected New Testament scholar who weaves reliable historical information into a fascinating story, offering a fresh, engaging, and creative way to learn about the New Testament world. The first edition has been widely used in the classroom (over 30, 000 copies sold). This updated edition, now with improved readability and narrative flow, will bring the social and political world of Jesus and his first followers to life for many more students of the Bible.

Índice

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Praise for the First Edition
• Dedication
• Contents
• Author’s Preface
• Editor’s Preface
• Letter Collection 1: As One Nobleman to Another
• Letter Collection 2: A Personal Request
• Letter Collection 3: To Honor the Emperor
• Letter Collection 4: They Proclaim a Different Lord
• Letter Collection 5: The Reputations of Three Men
• Letter Collection 6: Jesus Seems a Curious Figure
• Letter Collection 7: Jesus’s Naive and Irresponsible Views
• Letter Collection 8: Communities of Support and Fellowship
• Letter Collection 9: The Contexts Determined the Contents
• Letter Collection 10: A Complete Reversal of Lifestyle
• Letter Collection 11: A Conduit of Blessing for Many
• Letter Collection 12: The Gods Had Other Plans
• Letter Collection 13: May His Will Be Done
• Letter Collection 14: The Possessions of Our Common Creator
• Editor’s Postscript
• Appendix: A: Maps
• Appendix: B: Characters
• Appendix: C: Historical and Fictional Aspects of the Narrative
• Back Cover