Isbn: 9781331681908 - St. Luke and a Modern Writer: a Study in Criticism (classic Reprint) (3 results)

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes the famous biblical text of the Acts of the Apostles, assessing its historicity and significance. The author compares it to a contemporary book that was initially thought to be entirely fictional, only for historical research to later demonstrate a substantial factual underpinning. Drawing parallels, the author suggests that a similar dynamic may be at play in the Acts of the Apostles, with its narrative potentially concealing a more complex and nuanced historical reality. The book examines the author's use of sources, particularly in relation to the speeches and epistles attributed to the apostles, and considers the possibility that these may have been adapted or embellished for literary or rhetorical effect. In doing so, the author highlights the importance of considering literary context and the author's intentions when interpreting historical texts, and emphasizes the potential value of approaching ancient writings with a critical yet open mind. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…