The Roman Army and the Expansion of the Gospel The Role of the Centurion in Luke-Acts |
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| Author:
| Kyrychenko, Alexander |
| Series title: | Beihefte Zur Zeitschrift Für Die Neutestamentliche Wissenschaft Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-3-11-034727-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2014 |
| Publisher: | De Gruyter, Inc.
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| Book Format: | Mixed media product |
| List Price: | USD $196.00 |
Book Description:
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What is the literary function of centurions in the story of Luke-Acts? To answer this question, the book considers these NT texts alongside the Greco-Roman and Jewish sources that offer insights into the Roman military. It demonstrates a common perception of centurions as principal representatives of the imperial power and views their role in Luke-Acts as prototypical Gentile believers in anticipation of the Christian mission to the Empire.
What is the literary function of centurions in the story of Luke-Acts? To answer this question, the book considers these NT texts alongside the Greco-Roman and Jewish sources that offer insights into the Roman military. It demonstrates a common perception of centurions as principal representatives of the imperial power and views their role in Luke-Acts as prototypical Gentile believers in anticipation of the Christian mission to the Empire.