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.