New Documents Illustrating Early Christianity, Volume 10

Name: New Documents Illustrating Early Christianity, Volume 10
Brand: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
SKU: 845207
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Author: S.R. Llewelyn
ISBN: 9780802845207

By: S.R. Llewelyn

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Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. / 2012 / Paperback

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Translations of the most recent archaeological finds in the Greek language. Also includes revised translations of recent important transcriptions.

Each year many new Greek inscriptions and papyri are published. Others are supplemented or revised. For teachers and students of early Christianity and ancient Judaism such documents may be difficult to access and interpret. But they offer fresh insight into the cultural setting of the literary sources. In every case the ancient text is reproduced here. A parallel English translation is provided by each contributor, along with full discussion.

Collecting documentary evidence that appeared in publications between 1988 and 1992, volume 10 reproduces, translates, and reviews a selection of Greek inscriptions and papyri that focus on major social institutions of the time. A comprehensive series of indexes for volumes 6-10 offers a cumulative perspective on many topics.

Notable entries in volume 10

Artemis Triumphs over a Sorcerer
How to celebrate Hadrian's Accession
The Custom's Law of Asia
Repairing the Baths at Colossae
The Babatha Archive and Roman Law
The Temple Warning against Gentiles

Product Information

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Title: New Documents Illustrating Early Christianity, Volume 10
By: S.R. Llewelyn
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 280
Vendor: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Publication Date: 2012

Dimensions: 9.50 X 7.00 (inches)
Weight: 1 pound 2 ounces
ISBN: 0802845207
ISBN-13: 9780802845207
Series: New Documents Illustrating Early Christianity
Stock No: WW845207

Publisher's Description

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Each year many new Greek inscriptions and papyri are published. Others are supplemented or revised. For teachers and students of early Christianity and ancient Judaism such documents may be difficult of access and interpretation. But they offer fresh insight into the cultural setting of the literary sources. In every case the ancient text is reproduced here. A parallel English translation is provided by each contributor, along with full discussion.

From 1981 a first set of five volumes of New Docs was edited by G.H.R. Horsley, with special attention to word usage. Volume 10 completes a second set of five edited by S.R. Llewelyn, focussing on major social institutions of the time. A comprehensive series of indexes for vols 6-10 as a set opens up a cumulative perspective on many topics.

Notable entries in Volume 10 include:

Artemis triumphs over a sorcerer
How to celebrate Hadrian's accession
The customs law of Asia
Repairing the baths at Colossae
The Babatha archive and Roman law
The Temple warning against Gentiles

Author Bio

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S. R. Llewelyn teaches early Christianity and Jewish studies at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.

J. R. Harrison is Head of Theology at the Wesley Institute, Sydney, Australia.

Editorial Reviews

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— Near East Archaeological Society Bulletin
"The 18 different scholars who contributed to this volume have provided a useful service to other scholars seeking to plumb the historical context of early Christianity . . . highly recommended."

— Religious Studies Review
"The appearance of an additional volume of the NewDocs series is always a welcome sight, and this one especially so for its inclusion of a comprehensive cumulative indices for Vols. 6-10. . . . Should be added to every research library's collection, yet is affordable enough for purchase by researchers and students."

— Review of Biblical Literature
"A splendid tool and a ’must have’ for all those (theologians) with some interest in the world of late antiquity, early Christian groups, and Jewish communities from the time of late years BCE and early years CE."