In the shadow of the cross : a biblical theology of persecution and discipleship /

Penner, Glenn M,

In the shadow of the cross : a biblical theology of persecution and discipleship / [print] Glenn M. Penner. - Bartlesville, Oklahoma : Living Sacrifice Books, (c)2004. - 315 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.



Old Testament perspective -- The revelation of God in Christ -- Acts of the apostles: proclamation and persecution -- Teaching of the apostles.

Throughout the Scripture, the trials and persecutions of those who chose to live godly are revealed. From Cain to the prophets, from John the Baptist to the disciples, the world has always rejected (the) Truth. Included are observations and studies from nearly 200 Christian scholars, both ancient and modern. --from publisher description



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Persecution--Biblical teaching.
Theodicy.
Suffering of God.
Suffering--Religious aspects--Christianity.

BS2417.P413.I584 2004 BS680