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Early Christianity and Hellenistic Judaism

These studies break new ground in the exploration of early Christianity and Judaism towards the end of the Second Temple period. Professor Borgen introduces fresh perspectives on many central issues in the complexity of Judaism both within Palestine and in the Diaspora. He also examines the variety of tendencies which existed within Christianity as it emerged within Judaism and spread out into other nations. An invaluable study for all scholars, teachers and students of the New Testament in general and of Judaica, Classics and Hellenism
eBook, English, 2000
Bloomsbury Publishing, London, 2000
1 online resource (389 pages)
9780567620798, 0567620794
1049861181
Preface
Introduction
I. Jews and Christians in the Graeco-Roman World
1. ""Yes"", ""No"", ""How Far?"": The Participation of Jews and Christians in Pagan Cults
2. Militant and Peaceful Proselytism and Christian Mission
3. Judaism in Egypt
II. The Gospel of John
4. The Sabbath Controversy in John 5:1-18 and Analogous Controversy Reflected in Philo's Writings
5. John and the Synoptics
Appendix: Interchange with F. Neirynk
A. Response to P. Borgen
B. Reply from P. Borgen
6. The Independence of the Gospel of John: Some Observations. 7. John 6: Tradition, Interpretation and Composition
III. Acts of the Apostles and Paul's Letters
8. Catalogues of Vices, The Apostolic Decree, and the Jerusalem Meeting
9. Jesus Christ, the Reception of the Spirit and a Cross-National Community
IV. The Revelation to John
10. Polemic in the Book of Revelation
11. Illegitimate Invasion and Proper Ascent
12. Autobiographical Ascent Reports: Philo and John the Seer
Abbreviations
Bibliography
Index of References
Index of Modern Authors
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Index of Subjects
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