World Upside Down: Reading Acts in the Graeco-Roman Age (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780195377873)

For almost 300 years, the dominant trend in New Testament interpretation has been to read the Acts of the Apostles as a document that argues for the political possibility of harmonious co-existence between 'Rome' and the early Christian movement. Kavin Rowe argues that the time is long overdue for a sophisticated, critically constructive reappraisal.

"A brilliant piece of work by a young scholar of considerable promise."
--First Things

"This well-written, well-argued book is a must read for New Testament scholars."
-- Review of Biblical Literature

"This sophisticated argument offers a comprehensive vision of Acts and deserves a wide readership."
-- Religious Studies Review

"There is so much happening in these pages that a slow and careful read will provoke sustained thoughts on a variety of subjects of ecclesial interest ranging from Christianity and culture to issues of tolerance and political theology."
-- Themelios

Author: C. Kavin Rowe
ISBN-10: 0195377877
ISBN-13: 9780195377873
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2009
Pages: 312
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.50w x 1.20d