Paul's idea of community: spirit and culture in early house churches

This highly readable investigation of the early church explores the revolutionary nature, dynamics, and effects of the earliest Christian communities. It introduces readers to the cultural setting of the house churches of biblical times, examines the apostle Paul's vision of life in the Christi...

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Main Author: Banks, Robert J. 1939- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Grand Rapids, Michigan Baker Academic a Division of Baker Publishing Group [2020]
Edition:Third edition
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Summary:This highly readable investigation of the early church explores the revolutionary nature, dynamics, and effects of the earliest Christian communities. It introduces readers to the cultural setting of the house churches of biblical times, examines the apostle Paul's vision of life in the Christian church, and explores how the New Testament model of community applies to Christian practice today. Updated and revised throughout, this 40th-anniversary edition incorporates recent research, updates the bibliography, and adds a new fictional narrative that depicts the life and times of the early church. --
Item Description:Former title: "Paul's idea of community: the early house churches in their cultural setting"
First edition title: "Paul's idea of community: the early house churches in their historical setting"
Physical Description:xviii, 222 Seiten 23 cm
ISBN:9781540961754

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