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Light from the Gentiles

Light from the Gentiles

Hellenistic philosophy and early Christianity : collected essays, 1959-2012
Ancient HistoryChristianity
Pages
1113
Published
2014
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection of essays by Abraham J. Malherbe explores the intricate relationship between the Graeco-Roman world and early Christian texts. Spanning over fifty years of scholarship, these writings highlight the diverse intellectual traditions and social contexts that shaped early Christian writers like Paul and Athenagoras. Malherbe's work is foundational for understanding Hellenistic moral philosophy and its influence on early Christianity.

Prose complexity
10/10

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InformativeIntellectualComplexThought-Provoking

Genres

Ancient History Christianity History Philosophy & Religion Philosophy

About the author

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Abraham J. Malherbe

Abraham J. Malherbe is an author known for his work on early Christianity and the New Testament, focusing on their historical and cultural contexts. His books, such as Greeks, Romans, and Christians and The World of the New Testament, offer clear perspectives on the early church. He also explored moral exhortation within this historical framework.