Geography and the Ascension narrative in Acts

"The book of Acts contains a strong geographical component. Yet readings of Acts typically ignore or marginalise geography's contribution to the construction of the narrative's theology. In this book Matthew Sleeman argues that Jesus' ascension into heaven is foundational for est...

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Main Author: Sleeman, Matthew 1968- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge [u.a.] Cambridge University Press 2009
In: Monograph series / Society for New Testament Studies (146)
Year: 2009
Reviews:, in: TS 73 (2012) 207-208 (Sterling, Gregory E.)
, in: BBR 22 (2012) 287-288 (Pao, David)
Edition:1. publ.
Series/Journal:Monograph series / Society for New Testament Studies 146
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Ascension / Acts of the Apostles / Biblical geography
B Resurrection
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
Further subjects:B Geography
B Bible. Acts Geography
B Bible. Apostelgeschichte 1
B Space perception in the Bible
B Compounding Musik
B Bible. Acts Theology
B Bible. Acts Criticism, Narrative
B Thesis
B Jesus Christ Ascension
B Assumption
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Summary:"The book of Acts contains a strong geographical component. Yet readings of Acts typically ignore or marginalise geography's contribution to the construction of the narrative's theology. In this book Matthew Sleeman argues that Jesus' ascension into heaven is foundational for establishing the 'spatiality' of Acts, showing that the narrative's understanding of place and space is shaped decisively by Christ's heavenly location. Drawing on recent advances in geographical theory, Sleeman offers a 'spatial' interpretation that expands our vision of how space and place inform the theological impulses of Acts. Presenting a complement to conventional 'temporal' readings of Acts, he sheds new light on the theology of the book, and suggests new ways of reading not only Acts but also other New Testament texts." "Sleeman's work combines innovative biblical scholarship with accessible and informative geographical analysis, and is suitable for those with research and teaching interests in human geography or biblical studies."--BOOK JACKET
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references
ISBN:0521509629