Discipleship in the Ancient World and Matthew's Gospel, Second Edition

by Michael J. Wilkins

Book Overview

With a comprehensive sweep of the relevant literature--including classical and Hellenistic sources, the Septuagint, and the New Testament--the author defines disciple and related terms as they were used in the ancient world. Pertinent Semitic words from the Hebrew Bible, Rabbinic literature, and Qumran documents provide additional background for the term. A special emphasis is Matthew's use of mathetes and the role of Simon Peter as a model disciple...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1498234976
• ISBN13: 9781498234979
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher