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Offering of the Gentiles: Paul's Collection for Jerusalem in Its Chronological, Cultural, and Cultic
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The monetary fund that the apostle Paul organized among his Gentile congregations for the Jewish-Christian community in Jerusalem was clearly an important endeavor to Paul; discussion of it occupies several prominent passages in his letters. In this book David Downs carefully investigates that offering from historical, sociocultural, and theological standpoints.
Downs first pieces together a chronological account of Paul's fund-raising efforts on behalf of the Jerusalem church, based primarily on information from the Pauline epistles. He then examines the sociocultural context of the collection, including gift-giving practices in the ancient Mediterranean world relating to benefaction and care for the poor. Finally, Downs explores how Paul framed this contribution rhetorically as a religious offering consecrated to God.
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- Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishin Brand
- May 7, 2016 Pub Date:
- 0802873138 ISBN-10:
- 9780802873132 ISBN-13:
- English Language
- 9 in * 0.56 in * 6 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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