Lost Letters of Pergamum : A Story from the New Testament World
by Longenecker, Bruce W.Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2002-12-01
Publisher(s): Baker Academic
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Summary
"The Lost Letters of Pergamum" introduces readers to the style of New Testament writings and the social and political world of Jesus and his first followers. Using the literary technique of correspondence through ancient letters, Longenecker mixes fact and fiction to paint an interesting and informative picture of the New Testament world and early Christianity.
Author Biography
Bruce W. Longenecker (Ph.D., University of Durham) is lecturer in New Testament Studies at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland. He is the author of several books, including The Triumph of Abraham's God.
Table of Contents
| Author's Preface | p. 9 |
| Editor's Preface | p. 13 |
| As One Nobleman to Another | p. 17 |
| A Personal Request | p. 23 |
| To Honor the Emperor | p. 31 |
| They Proclaim a Different Lord | p. 39 |
| The Reputations of Three Men | p. 49 |
| Jesus Seems a Curious Figure | p. 59 |
| Jesus' Naive and Irresponsible Views | p. 73 |
| Communities of Support and Fellowship | p. 87 |
| The Contexts Determined the Contents | p. 99 |
| A Complete Reversal of Lifestyle | p. 117 |
| A Conduit of Blessing for Many | p. 133 |
| The Gods Had Other Plans | p. 147 |
| May His Will Be Done | p. 161 |
| The Possessions of Our Common Creator | p. 171 |
| Editor's Postscript | p. 181 |
| Maps | p. 183 |
| Characters | p. 187 |
| Historical and Fictional Aspects of the Narrative | p. 189 |
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