Philodemus and the New Testament world /

Philodemus and the New Testament world /

The fifteen essays in this volume, rooted in the work of the Hellenistic Moral Philosophy and Early Christianity Section of the SBL, examine the works of Philodemus and how they illuminate the cultural context of early Christianity. Born in Gadara in Syria, Philodemus (ca. 110-40 BCE) was active in...

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Other Authors: Fitzgerald, John T., 1948-, Obbink, Dirk., Holland, Glenn Stanfield, 1952-

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2004.

Series: Novum Testamentum, Supplements 111.
Novum Testamentum Supplements Online, ISBN: 9789004264557.

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Philodemus, > ca. 110-ca. 40 B.C.
Bible. > N.T. > Epistles > Criticism, interpretation, etc.

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Call Number: B598.P44 P48 2004

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Summary:The fifteen essays in this volume, rooted in the work of the Hellenistic Moral Philosophy and Early Christianity Section of the SBL, examine the works of Philodemus and how they illuminate the cultural context of early Christianity. Born in Gadara in Syria, Philodemus (ca. 110-40 BCE) was active in Italy as an Epicurean philosopher and poet. This volume comprises three parts; the first deals with Philodemus' works in their own terms, the second situates his thought within its larger Greco-Roman context, and the third explores the implications of his work for understanding the earliest Christians, especially Paul. It will be useful to all readers interested in Hellenistic philosophy and rhetoric as well as Second Temple Judaism and early Christianity.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 432 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9789047400240
ISSN:0167-9732 ;
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