Does the New Testament Imitate Homer?: Four Cases from the Acts of the Apostles

by Dennis Ronald MacDonald

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In this provocative challenge to prevailing views of New Testament sources, Dennis R. MacDonald argues that the origins of passages in the book of Acts are to be found not in early Christian legends but in the epics of Homer. MacDonald focuses on four passages in the book of Acts, examines their potential parallels in the Iliad, and concludes that the author of Acts composed them using famous scenes in Homer's work as a model. Tracing the influence...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0300097700

ISBN13:9780300097702

Release Date:December 2003

Publisher:Yale University Press

Length:240 Pages

Weight:1.06 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.2" x 9.7"

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Ancient & Classical Literature Christian Books & Bibles Education & Reference Greek Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Medieval Movements & Periods Reference Religion Religion & Spirituality

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