Philodemus and the New Testament world

The fifteen essays in this volume, rooted in the work of the Hellenistic Moral Philosophy and Early Christianity Section of the SBL, examine the works of Philodemus and how they illuminate the cultural context of early Christianity. Born in Gadara in Syria, Philodemus (ca. 110-40 BCE) was active in...

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Contributors: Fitzgerald, John T. 1948- (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden Boston Brill 2004
In: Novum Testamentum / Supplements (111)
Year: 2004
Reviews:[Rezension von: Fitzgerald, John T., Philodemus and the New Testament World] (2004) (Jackson-McCabe, Matt)
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Series/Journal:Novum Testamentum / Supplements 111
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Philodemus ca. 110 BC-35 BC / Collection of essays / New Testament
B Philodemus ca. 110 BC-35 BC / New Testament / New Testament / Environment
B Philodemus ca. 110 BC-35 BC / New Testament
B Epicurism / History 110 BC-40 BC
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B Philodemus
B Bible. Epistles Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Bible N.T Epistles Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Philodemus (approximately 110 B.C.-approximately 40 B.C)
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Summary:The fifteen essays in this volume, rooted in the work of the Hellenistic Moral Philosophy and Early Christianity Section of the SBL, examine the works of Philodemus and how they illuminate the cultural context of early Christianity. Born in Gadara in Syria, Philodemus (ca. 110-40 BCE) was active in Italy as an Epicurean philosopher and poet. This volume comprises three parts; the first deals with Philodemus' works in their own terms, the second situates his thought within its larger Greco-Roman context, and the third explores the implications of his work for understanding the earliest Christians, especially Paul. It will be useful to all readers interested in Hellenistic philosophy and rhetoric as well as Second Temple Judaism and early Christianity.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and indexes
ISBN:9004114602