Paul and Asklepios: The Greco-Roman Quest for Healing and the Apostolic Mission

by Christopher D. Stanley

Book Overview

What role did offers of physical healing (or the hope of receiving it) play in the missionary program of the apostle Paul? What did he do to treat the many illnesses and injuries that he endured while pursuing his mission? What did he advise his followers to do regarding their health problems? Such questions have been broadly neglected in studies of Paul and his churches, but Christopher D. Stanley shows how vital they truly become once we recognize...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0567708152
• ISBN13: 9780567708151
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"