World Upside Down: Reading Acts in the Graeco-Roman Age

by C. Kavin Rowe

Overview

For almost 300 years, the dominant trend in New Testament interpretation has been to read the Acts of the Apostles as a document that argues for the political possibility of harmonious co-existence between 'Rome' and the early Christian movement. Kavin Rowe argues that the time is long overdue for a sophisticated, critically constructive reappraisal. "A brilliant piece of work by a young scholar of considerable promise." --First Things "This well-written, well-argued book is a must read for New Testament scholars." -- Review of Biblical Literature "This sophisticated argument offers a comprehensive vision of Acts and deserves a wide readership." -- Religious Studies Review "There is so much happening in these pages that a slow and careful read will provoke sustained thoughts on a variety of subjects of ecclesial interest ranging from Christianity and culture to issues of tolerance and political theology." -- Themelios

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199888566
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	06/29/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	19 MB
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About the Author

C. Kavin Rowe, Assistant Professor of New Testament, Duke University Divinity School

Table of Contents

Contents Acknowledgements Chapter 1 Reading Acts Chapter 2 Collision: Explicating Divine Identity Chapter 3 Dikaios: Rejecting Statecraft Chapter 5 The Apocalypse of Acts and the Life of Truth Index of Scripture Citations Index of Ancient Authors Index of Modern Authors Bibliography

Editorial Reviews

"A brilliant piece of work by a young scholar of considerable promise."
—First Things

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