Paul and the Ancient Celebrity Circuit
| Author | : James R. Harrison |
| Publisher | : Mohr Siebeck |
| Total Pages | : 467 |
| Release | : 2019-11-18 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9783161546150 |
| ISBN-13 | : 3161546156 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Paul and the Ancient Celebrity Circuit by : James R. Harrison
Download or read book Paul and the Ancient Celebrity Circuit written by James R. Harrison and published by Mohr Siebeck. This book was released on 2019-11-18 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this study, James R. Harrison compares the modern cult of celebrity to the quest for glory in late republican and early imperial society. He shows how Paul's ethic of humility, based upon the crucified Christ, stands out in a world obsessed with mutual comparison, boasting, and self-sufficiency." --
