The Offering of the Gentiles - Paul's Collection for Jerusalem in its Chronological, Cultural, and Cultic Contexts (Paperback)

The monetary fund that the apostle Paul organized among his Gentile congregations for the Jewish-Christian community in Jerusalem was clearly an important endeavor to Paul; discussion of it occupies several prominent passages in his letters. In this book David Downs carefully investigates that offering from historical, sociocultural, and theological standpoints. Downs first pieces together a chronological account of Paul's fund-raising efforts on behalf of the Jerusalem church, based primarily on information from the Pauline epistles. He then examines the sociocultural context of the collection, including gift-giving practices in the ancient Mediterranean world relating to benefaction and care for the poor. Finally, Downs explores how Paul framed this contribution rhetorically as a religious offering consecrated to God.

General

Imprint:	William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2016
Authors:	David J. Downs
Foreword by:	Beverly Roberts Gaventa
Dimensions:	222 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	204
ISBN-13:	978-0-8028-7313-2
Categories:	Books
LSN:	0-8028-7313-8
Barcode:	9780802873132

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