Illiterate Apostles

Author : Allen Hilton
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567662897

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Allen Hilton examines how pagan critics ridiculed the early Christians for being uneducated, and how a few literate Christians took up pen to defend the illiterate members of their churches. Hilton sheds light on the peculiarity of this "defense†?, in which the authors openly admit that the critics have the facts on their side, noting that the Book of Acts even calls two of its heroes, Peter and John, illiterates. Why did the authors of these biblical texts, intent on presenting Christianity in a positive light, volunteer such a negative detail? The answer to this question reveals a fascinating social exchange that first surrounded education levels in antiquity, and proceeded to make its way into the New Testament. This volume provides context for pagan education as opposed to early Christian illiteracy – touching upon the methods of ancient learning and the relationship between Christian and pagan schools – and analyses the 'uneducated virtue' of the Apostles. Hilton provides a useful window onto the social construction of ancient education and ushers readers into the everyday experience of ancient Christians, and those who disdained and defended them.

Author : Allen R. Hilton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Books and reading
ISBN : 0567665488

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The cause of the criticism -- An ethnography of ancient literacy -- Attitudes toward Christian illiteracy -- The Christians and the schools -- A first-century Christian reply -- The social dynamics -- The virtue -- Education of the apostles

Author : JOSH. MCDOWELL,Sean McDowell
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2024-08-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781496488268

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More Than a Carpenter by JOSH. MCDOWELL,Sean McDowell Pdf

He thought Christianity was a sham. Then it changed his life. Skeptic Josh McDowell thought Christians were out of their minds. He ridiculed and insulted them, then decided to combat them with his own thorough research to disprove the claims of Jesus Christ. To his surprise, he discovered that the evidence suggested exactly the opposite--that Jesus, instead of being simply a first-century Hebrew carpenter, truly was the God he claimed to be. Josh went on to write the inspirational work on Christian apologetics, More Than a Carpenter, which has sold over 15 million copies. In this revised and updated edition, with over 15 million copies in print since its original publication, More Than a Carpenter has changed countless lives. Now, in this revised and updated edition, Josh is joined by his son, Sean, as they tackle the questions that today's generation continues to ask: "Can I be spiritual without believing in God?" "How can I make sure that my life counts for something?" "Is it really possible to know anything for sure about God or Jesus?" This edition is an accessible read for seekers and a great evangelism tool.

Author : J. Warner Wallace
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781434705464

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Cold-Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace Pdf

Written by an L. A. County homicide detective and former atheist, Cold-Case Christianity examines the claims of the New Testament using the skills and strategies of a hard-to-convince criminal investigator. Christianity could be defined as a “cold case”: it makes a claim about an event from the distant past for which there is little forensic evidence. In Cold-Case Christianity, J. Warner Wallace uses his nationally recognized skills as a homicide detective to look at the evidence and eyewitnesses behind Christian beliefs. Including gripping stories from his career and the visual techniques he developed in the courtroom, Wallace uses illustration to examine the powerful evidence that validates the claims of Christianity. A unique apologetic that speaks to readers’ intense interest in detective stories, Cold-Case Christianity inspires readers to have confidence in Christ as it prepares them to articulate the case for Christianity.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1640 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1855
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:555025211

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The Primitive Methodist Magazine by Anonim Pdf

Author : William L. Davis
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781469655673

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Visions in a Seer Stone by William L. Davis Pdf

In this interdisciplinary work, William L. Davis examines Joseph Smith's 1829 creation of the Book of Mormon, the foundational text of the Latter Day Saint movement. Positioning the text in the history of early American oratorical techniques, sermon culture, educational practices, and the passion for self-improvement, Davis elucidates both the fascinating cultural context for the creation of the Book of Mormon and the central role of oral culture in early nineteenth-century America. Drawing on performance studies, religious studies, literary culture, and the history of early American education, Davis analyzes Smith's process of oral composition. How did he produce a history spanning a period of 1,000 years, filled with hundreds of distinct characters and episodes, all cohesively tied together in an overarching narrative? Eyewitnesses claimed that Smith never looked at notes, manuscripts, or books—he simply spoke the words of this American religious epic into existence. Judging the truth of this process is not Davis's interest. Rather, he reveals a kaleidoscope of practices and styles that converged around Smith's creation, with an emphasis on the evangelical preaching styles popularized by the renowned George Whitefield and John Wesley.

Author : Jaclyn L. Maxwell
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108832267

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Simplicity and Humility in Late Antique Christian Thought by Jaclyn L. Maxwell Pdf

Examines how the apostles' manual labour, simplicity, and humility affected the worldviews of upper-class Christians in Late Antiquity.

Author : Josh McDowell,Sean McDowell
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 879 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781401676711

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Evidence That Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell,Sean McDowell Pdf

Everything you need to effectively defend the truths of the Bible and the beliefs of the Christian faith. Winner of the 2018 ECPA Christian Book award for Bible Reference Works. The truth of the Bible doesn't change, but its critics do. Now with his son, Sean McDowell, speaker and author Josh McDowell has updated and expanded the modern apologetics classic for a new generation. Evidence That Demands a Verdict provides an expansive defense of Christianity's core truths, rebuttals to some recent and popular forms of skepticism, and insightful responses to the Bible's most difficult and misused passages. It invites readers to bring their doubts and doesn't shy away from the tough questions. Topics and questions are covered in four main parts: Evidence for the Bible Evidence for Jesus Evidence for the Old Testament Evidence for Truth Also included, you'll find: An introduction about the biblical mandate to defend one's faith and why our faith is built on facts. A prologue describing why we live in a theistic universe. A closing response to the specific challenges of atheist New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman. Two reflections: "How to Know God Personally" and "He Changed My Life." Serving as a go-to reference for even the toughest questions, Evidence that Demands a Verdict continues to encourage and strengthen millions by providing Christians the answers they need to defend their faith against the harshest critics and skeptics. "Here's a treasure trove of apologetic gems! This is an indispensable book that all Christians should keep within reach." —Lee Strobel, bestselling author of The Case for Christ

Author : David Thomas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Bible
ISBN : COLUMBIA:CR59959800

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The Acts of the Apostles by David Thomas Pdf

Author : E. Christopher Reyes
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 698 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452021492

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In His Name by E. Christopher Reyes Pdf

Many devout Christians will not like this book as I have discovered that they are neither interested, nor concerned with anything which challenges their long taught beliefs. I did not make history, but merely write on its historical significance in the events of mankind. For those truth seekers who are interested in the 'Why' regarding religious beliefs, this book offers a genesis of Christian beliefs. Religion is a multi-million dollar a year business, and world wide, that figure runs into the billions. Is the true nature of faith focused on mankind or merely a financial endeavor? Extraordinary care has been taken to present the good, and the bad, as well as the ugly side of religion.

Author : Chris Keith
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567119728

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Jesus' Literacy by Chris Keith Pdf

This introductory textbook approaches the study of intercultural communication from the field of international studies, focusing on issues of power, conflict, cooperation, and diplomacy.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0017191056

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A Homiletic Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles ... Including emendative renderings, exegetical remarks ... by David Thomas. [With the text.] by Anonim Pdf

Author : Catherine Hezser
Publisher : Mohr Siebeck
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 3161475461

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Jewish Literacy in Roman Palestine by Catherine Hezser Pdf

Since Judaism has always been seen as the quintessential 'religion of the book', a high literacy rate amongst ancient Jews has usually been taken for granted. Catherine Hezser presents the first critical analysis of the various aspects of ancient Jewish literacy on the basis of all of the literary, epigraphic, and papyrological material published so far. Thereby she takes into consideration the analogies in Graeco-Roman culture and models and theories developed in the social sciences. Rather than trying to determine the exact literacy rate amongst ancient Jews, she examines the various types, social contexts, and functions of writing and the relationship between writing and oral forms of discourse. Following recent social-anthropological approaches to literacy, the guiding question is: who used what type of writing for which purpose? First Catherine Hezser examines the conditions which would enable or prevent the spread of literacy, such as education and schools, the availability and costs of writing materials, religious interest in writing and books, the existence of archives and libraries, and the question of multilingualism. Afterwards she looks at the different types of writing, such as letters, documents, miscellaneous notes, inscriptions and graffiti, and literary and magical texts until she finally draws conclusions about the ways in which the various sectors of the populace were able to participate in a literate society.

Author : Thomas CHURCH (Primitive Methodist Preacher.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1847
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0020163588

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Sketches of Primitive Methodism. Compiled by T. Church by Thomas CHURCH (Primitive Methodist Preacher.) Pdf

Author : Cushing Biggs Hassell,Sylvester Hassell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1058 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Baptists
ISBN : UOM:39015001531055

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History of the Church of God by Cushing Biggs Hassell,Sylvester Hassell Pdf