RT Article
T1 Reframing Julius’ Kindness (Acts 27) as an Extension of Luke's Socratic Characterisation of Paul
JF New Testament studies
VO 67
IS 1
SP 73
OP 84
A1 Kochenash, Michael 1985-
LA English
YR 2021
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1752917847
AB The Acts narrative's characterisation of Julius evokes the circumstances of Socrates, specifically the end of his life, at which point his prison guard - who exhibits a fondness for Socrates - allows his friends to visit and care for him. The credibility of this reading is strengthened by situating Acts 27 amid other Socratic characterisations of Paul in Acts 17-26, 28. By understanding Julius’ characterisation in this way, readers can regard Paul as a Socratic figure even during his sea voyage and shipwreck. This reading is more credible than others that attribute the characterisation of Julius to the narrative's positive disposition towards centurions.
K1 Acts of the Apostles
K1 Julius (centurion)
K1 Paul
K1 Roman Empire
K1 Socrates
K1 literary models
DO 10.1017/S0028688520000284