Reclaiming Thecla: an introduction to the Acts of Thecla

Reclaiming Thecla is an introduction to the second-century Christian work the Acts of Thecla, which is embedded in the apocryphal Acts of Paul. This short book guides readers through the cultural and theological settings out of which the text arose. The authors explain debates about the text, provid...

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Authors: Skemp, Vincent T. M. 1967- (Author) ; Christ, Gina (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Claremont, CA Claremont Press 2022
In:Year: 2022
Reviews:[Rezension von: Skemp, Vincent T. M., 1967-, Reclaiming Thecla : an introduction to the Acts of Thecla] (2024) (Barrier, Jeremy W., 1979 -)
Further subjects:B Littérature chrétienne primitive - Auteurs grecs
B Thecla Saint Legends History and criticism
B RELIGION - Theology
B Greek literature Relation to the New Testament
B Paul the Apostle, Saint Legends History and criticism
B Paul - the Apostle, Saint
B Acts of Paul and Thecla Criticism and interpretation
B Legends
B Christian literature, Early - Greek authors
B Littérature grecque - Relation avec le Nouveau Testament
B Acts of Paul and Thecla Commentaries
B Christian literature, Early Greek authors
B Commentaries
B Introduction
B Acts of Paul and Thecla
B RELIGION - Biblical Studies - Bible Study Guides
B Greek literature - Relation to the New Testament
B Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Thecla - Saint
Parallel Edition:Erscheint auch als: Skemp, Vincent: Reclaiming Thecla. - Claremont, CA : Claremont Press, 2022. - 9781946230614
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Summary:Reclaiming Thecla is an introduction to the second-century Christian work the Acts of Thecla, which is embedded in the apocryphal Acts of Paul. This short book guides readers through the cultural and theological settings out of which the text arose. The authors explain debates about the text, provide their own views, and argue that this story can still teach us today by helping us engage in conversations about Christian identity, love, gender constructions, and female discipleship
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-175) and indexes (pages 177-190)
ISBN:1946230596

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