In praise of Christian origins : Stephen and the Hellenists in Lukan apologetic historiography /

Penner, Todd C,

In praise of Christian origins : Stephen and the Hellenists in Lukan apologetic historiography / [print] Todd Penner. - New York : T and T Clark International, (c)2004. - xl, 400 pages ; 23 cm. - Emory studies in early Christianity . - Emory studies in early Christianity. .



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


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

BS2625 BS2625.P413.I577 2004