The formal education of the author of Luke-Acts

"Steve Reece argues that the author of Luke-Acts was aware of many literary works that formed a part of basic Hellenistic literate education, and makes his case by proving that many Greek authors were well known (from papyrological and citational data) at the likely time of Luke's composit...

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Main Author: Reece, Steve 1959- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London New York Oxford New Delhi Sydney International Clark 2022
In: Library of New Testament studies (669)
Year: 2022
Reviews:[Rezension von: Reece, Steve, 1959-, The formal education of the author of Luke-Acts] (2024) (Petorella, Fabrizio)
Series/Journal:Library of New Testament studies 669
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Acts of the Apostles
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
Further subjects:B Bible. Luke Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Bible. Acts Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Luke Saint Knowledge and learning
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Summary:"Steve Reece argues that the author of Luke-Acts was aware of many literary works that formed a part of basic Hellenistic literate education, and makes his case by proving that many Greek authors were well known (from papyrological and citational data) at the likely time of Luke's composition. By focusing solely upon Luke-Acts, Reece is able to explore the evident Hellenistic education of the author, including the content of the curriculum, and the papyrological evidence of school exercises, his potential familiarity with Greek authors, and the influence of each of these major authors upon his work"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0567705889