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In praise of Christian origins :

Penner, Todd C.

In praise of Christian origins : Stephen and the Hellenists in Lukan apologetic historiography / Todd Penner. - New York : T & T Clark International, c2004. - xl, 400 p. ; 23 cm. - Emory studies in early Christianity .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 339-376) and indexes.

Hellenists and historia : constructing Christian history and theology in modern scholarship -- Textualizing the Hellenists, contextualizing interpretation : mapping the exegetical terrain -- Writing history in antiquity : identity, rhetoric, and compelling narration -- Jewish apologetic historiography : cultural identity and rewriting the past -- In praise of origins : the Hellenists, Stephen, and the Christian foundation narrative -- Epilogue: Historiography, history, and the academy.

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Bible.--Acts, VI, 1-VIII, 3--Historiography.
Bible.--Acts, VI, 1-VIII, 3--Socio-rhetorical criticism.


Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.

BS2625.6.H55 / P46 2004

226.6/067

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