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Estrada, Nelson P,

From followers to leaders : the Apostles in the ritual of status transformation in Acts 1-2 / [print] Nelson P. Estrada. - London ; New York : T and T Clark International, (c)2004. - xiii, 281 pages ; 24 cm. - Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 255 . - Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 255. .

Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Sheffield, 2001.



Apostles and the need to call for an election -- Separation -- Apostles and their leadership role -- Apostles and their separation from Jesus -- Transition -- Upper room: the setting of the apostles' defence -- Apostles' meeting with the other parties in the upper room -- Apostles and their case against Judas -- Apostles and the horror of Judas' betrayal -- Aggregation -- Apostles as primary recipients of the father's promise -- Apostles take on their leadership role.



ISBN: 9780826469731

LCCN: 2004445922

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA469600 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 013001207 Uk

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible.--N.T.--Acts, I-II--Social scientific criticism.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Apostles.
Leadership in the Bible.
Women in the Bible.
Sociology, Biblical.
Gifts, Spiritual--Biblical teaching.

LC Class. No.: BS2625 BS2625.E82.F766 2004