Language:
English
Year of publication:
1991
Titel der Quelle:
Journal of Biblical Literature
Angaben zur Quelle:
110,4 (1991) 631-654
Keywords:
New Testament. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Church history Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600
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Christianity and other religions Judaism
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History
Abstract:
Contends that while Luke's description of the Jews in Acts may appear to be ambivalent, they are mainly shown as playing an incendiary role by rousing the crowds to act against the Christian missionaries and delegitimize them by any means. In contrast, the newly converted Christians are depicted as peaceful and respectable, while the masses (the potential converts who have given audience to the Christian preachers) are presented as deceived or unrestrained. States that Acts had a pro-Roman apologetic goal, since obtaining citizenship for Christians was an issue in the 2nd century. also refutes scholarly interpretations which downplay the negative portrayal of Jews in Acts.
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