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Entertaining Angels: Early Christian Hospitality in Its Mediterranean Setting

Entertaining Angels: Early Christian Hospitality in Its Mediterranean Setting - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:Andrew ArterburySeries:New Testament Monographs #8Publish date:2005-01-10Pages:240
Language:EnglishPublisher:Sheffield Phoenix Press LtdISBN-13:9781905048212ISBN-10:1905048211UPC:9781905048212Book Category:ReligionBook Subcategory:Biblical ReferenceSize:9.21 x 6.14 x 0.56 inchesWeight:1.131Product ID:SCAZ74W39N
Hospitality in the ancient Mediterranean world was not a matter of entertaining one's neighbours to dinner. And among the early Christians it was not the same as table-fellowship either, though most modern works confuse that with hospitality. Hospitality was essentially the provision of food and protection for travellers; it could include also a bath, supplies for the traveller's onward journey, and an escort along the road toward to the traveller's next destination. Unlike other writers, Arterbury combs through a broad spectrum of Greek, Roman and Jewish texts-as well as early Christian texts outside the New Testament-for literary depictions of the custom of hospitality. As well, he brings into the picture the Greek novels, which provide us with vivid insights into ancient Mediterranean life. His book presents the most complete analysis of the terms used for hospitality. And he shows how important the practice of hospitality is in understanding the narrative of the conversion of the Gentile Cornelius in Acts 10-11: Luke is here suggesting that Christian communities should employ the traditional custom of hospitality as an effective means of bridging the cultural divide between Jews and Gentiles, evangelizing unbelievers, and forging bonds of friendship with strangers. This revealing and engaging example of what Arterbury describes as 'historical audience-oriented criticism' will be appreciated by scholars and students interested in the reality of life in New Testament times.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Sheffield Phoenix Press LtdISBN-13:9781905048212ISBN-10:1905048211UPC:9781905048212Book Category:ReligionBook Subcategory:Biblical ReferenceSize:9.21 x 6.14 x 0.56 inchesWeight:1.131Product ID:SCAZ74W39N
Publisher: Sheffield Phoenix Press Ltd

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