Mainstream or Marginal? - The Matthean Community in Early Christianity (Hardcover, New edition)

This book constructs a profile of the Matthean Community by using insights from sociology and studies of oral and chirographic cultures, together with a careful investigation of the material unique to the Gospel of Matthew. A picture emerges of a self-regulating, independent community with the kind of strong self-definition and tension with its surrounding society characteristic of a sect. It had a high regard for law and practiced Sabbath-observance, as well as observing the distinction between clean and unclean foods. The community viewed its members as saved sinners who should conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to those who await the soon return of their Lord. Somewhat provocatively, this book argues that the Matthean Community was likely to be mainstream in early Christianity, not marginal.

General

Imprint:	Peter Lang Ag
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Friedensauer Schriftenreihe, 12
Release date:	July 2012
First published:	2012
Authors:	Friedbert Ninow
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	272
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-3-631-63854-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian ministry & pastoral activity Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > The Bible > New Testament > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian ministry & pastoral activity Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > The Bible > New Testament > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General Books > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian ministry & pastoral activity Books > Christianity > The Bible > New Testament
LSN:	3-631-63854-X
Barcode:	9783631638545

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