Evaluating Empire in New Testament Studies McKnight, Scot editor of compilation. Modica, Joseph B. editor of compilation. text bibliography ilu Downers Grove, IL IVP c2013 2013 monographic eng

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224 pages ; pbk ; 23 cm. Foreword / Andy Crouch -- Introduction / Scot McKnight and Joseph B Modica -- We have no king but Caesar : Roman Imperial ideology and the Imperial Cult / David Nystrom -- Matthew / Joel Willitts -- The Gospel of Luke and the Roman Empire / Dean Pinter -- John's Gospel and the Roman Imperial Context : an evaluation of recent proposals / Christopher W. Skinner -- Proclaiming another king named Jesus? : The Acts of the Apostles and the Roman Imperial Cult(s) / Drew J. Strait -- "One who will arise to rule over the nations": Paul's letter to the Romans and the Roman Empire / Michael F. Bird -- Philippians and Empire : paul's engagement with Imperialism and the Imperial Cult / Lynn H. Cohick -- Colossians and the Rhetoric of Empire : A new battle zone / Allan R. Bevere -- Something old, something new : Revelation and Empire / Dwight D. Sheets -- Conclusion / Scot McKnight and Joseph B. Modica. edited by Scot McKnight and Joseph B. Modica ; foreword by Andy Crouch. Includes bibliographical references and index. Criticism, interpretation, etc Christianity and politics Biblical teaching Bible and politics Politics in the Bible Church history Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 Roman Imperialism and the early church 225.67/JES 9780830839919 (pbk. : alk. paper) 2012045944 DLC 121119 20130527160015.0 17535467 eng