World Upside Down: Reading Acts in the Graeco-Roman Age

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
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 11/16/2010
Pages: 312
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.65d
ISBN13: 9780199767618
ISBN10: 0199767610
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Biblical Studies | New Testament | General
- Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation | New Testament

About the Author

C. Kavin Rowe, Assistant Professor of New Testament, Duke University Divinity School

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