The Graeco-Roman Context of Early Christian Literature.

Aus der Bibliothek von Prof. Wolfgang Haase, langj�igem Herausgeber der ANRW und des International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT) / From the library of Prof. Wolfgang Haase, long-time editor of ANRW and the International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT). - Lediglich der Schutzumschlag ist berieben, sonst ein sehr gutes, sauberes Exemplar ohne Anstreichungen / Only the dust jacket is rubbed, otherwise a very good, clean copy without markings. - CONTENTS Abbreviations Chapter 1 THE GRAECO-ROMAN CONTEXT OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY Introduction The Negative View of Graeco-Roman Mythology The Positive View of �Other Voices� One Man�s Confusing View The Hellenistic Background of Early Christianity Some Intriguing Parallels Chapter 2 APHRODITE AND 1 CORINTHIANS Introduction The Effects of the Aphrodite Traditions on Paul�s Letter Conclusion Chapter 3 Friend of Tax Collectors Introduction The Symposium and the New Testament Jesus and Table Fellowship Chapter 4 LAST WORDS Introduction Luke�s Sources Luke�s Last Words of Jesus Conclusion Chapter 5 PLUTARCH AND 1 CLEMENT Introduction The Purpose of 1 Clement Plutarch�s Praecepta Gerendae Reipublicae Conclusion Chapter 6 Legions of angels and the will of god Introduction Matthew and the �Fate� of Jesus Jesus, Achilles, Socrates, Ignatius, and �Fate� Chapter 7 The Love of money in Polycarp�s letter to the Philippians Chapter 8 MISCONCEPTIONS OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN Early Christianity Introduction Variant Appeals to the Sayings of Jesus 1 Corinthians Other Early Christian Texts Conclusion Chapter 9 Paul�s use of the athlete metaphor in 1 Corinthians 9 Introduction Themes in Paul�s Use of the Metaphor Conclusion Bibliography Index of References Index of Authors. ISBN 9781850756460