Paul and the imperial authorities at Thessalonica and Rome : [manuscript] : a study in the conflict of ideology /

Harrison, James R., 1952-

Paul and the imperial authorities at Thessalonica and Rome : a study in the conflict of ideology / [manuscript] : James R. Harrison. - T bingen, Germany : Mohr Siebeck, c2011. - xv, 428 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament, 273 0512-1604 ; . - Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament ; 273. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [341]-372) and indexes.

Introduction -- Paul and the imperial gospel at Thessalonica -- 'The ultimate sinner' : Paul and the anti-Christ in political context -- Imperial conceptions of rule and Paul's reign of grace -- Paul's 'dishonoured benefactor' in Augustan and Neronian context -- Paul and the Roman ideal of glory in the Epistle to the Romans -- Did Paul found a new concept of state? -- Conclusion.

9783161498800 (hpb) 3161498801 (cl.)

2011454697


Bible.--Thessalonians--Criticism, interpretation, etc.


Rome--In the Bible.

BS2725.52 / .H38 2011

227/.06