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BL
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| Record Number
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582307
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b411526
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| Main Entry
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Martin, Dale B.,1954-
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| Title & Author
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New Testament history and literature /\ Dale B. Martin.
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| Publication Statement
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New Haven :: Yale University Press,, 2012.
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| Series Statement
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The open Yale courses series
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| Page. NO
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x, 447 pages :: illustrations ;; 24 cm.
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| ISBN
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9780300180855 (pbk. : alk. paper)
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: 0300180853 (pbk. : alk. paper)
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
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| Contents
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Ancient and academic contexts for the study of the New Testament -- Gospels -- The spread of Christianity -- Paul and Paulinism -- Women and household -- Biblical interpretation -- Apocalypticism and politics -- Development.
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| Abstract
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In this engaging introduction to the New Testament, Professor Dale B. Martin presents a historical study of the origins of Christianity by analyzing the literature of the earliest Christian movements. Focusing mainly on the New Testament, he also considers nonbiblical Christian writings of the era. Martin begins by making a powerful case for the study of the New Testament. He next sets the Greco-Roman world in historical context and explains the place of Judaism within it. In the discussion of each New Testament book that follows, the author addresses theological themes, then emphasizes the significance of the writings as ancient literature and as sources for historical study. Throughout the volume, Martin introduces various early Christian groups and highlights the surprising variations among their versions of Christianity. -- Publisher description.
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| Subject
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Christian literature, Early-- History and criticism.
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| Subject
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Bible., New Testament-- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Dewey Classification
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225.6/1
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