The Cultural World of the Apostles
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The Cultural World of the Apostles by John J Pilch
The Second Reading, Sunday by Sunday: Year A
His main concern is to provide information about aspects of the 1st-century eastern Mediterranean cultural world in which the authors of the writings and their original recipients livedNew Testament Abstracts
With his customary insight and engaging style, John Pilch has produced another impressive volume that elucidates the cultural world of the Bible. As in his previous books, which focus on the gospels, this one skillfully connects the first century Mediterranean contexts of the second reading with those of contemporary readers. Another indispensable aid to preachers.Barbara E. Reid, OP, Professor of New Testament Studies, Catholic Theological Union
A good book for preachers.Bookviews
Pilch's book certainly gives solid scholarship on the cultural, historical, and literary settings for the second readings, and for this reason will serve as a useful reference for preachers.Lexington Theological Quarterly
With his customary insight and engaging style, John Pilch has produced another impressive volume that elucidates the cultural world of the Bible. As in his previous books, which focus on the gospels, this one skillfully connects the first century Mediterranean contexts of the second reading with those of contemporary readers. Another indispensable aid to preachers.Barbara E. Reid, OP, Professor of New Testament Studies, Catholic Theological Union
A good book for preachers.Bookviews
Pilch's book certainly gives solid scholarship on the cultural, historical, and literary settings for the second readings, and for this reason will serve as a useful reference for preachers.Lexington Theological Quarterly
John J. Pilch, (1937-2016), was a highly-regarded biblical scholar and author, taught at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland and passed away in 2016. Among his numerous publications are The Cultural World of Jesus, The Cultural World of the Apostles, and The Cultural World of the Prophets series published by Liturgical Press.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780814627266 |
| ISBN 10 | 0814627269 |
| Title | The Cultural World of the Apostles |
| Author | John J Pilch |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Liturgical Press |
| Year published | 2001-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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