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Saint Peter

Name: Saint Peter
Brand: EERDMANS TRADE
SKU: 9780802827180
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EERDMANS TRADEISBN: 9780802827180

The Underestimated Apostle

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By Martin Hengel, Translated by Thomas Trapp
Imprint: EERDMANS TRADE
Release Date: October 12, 2010
Format: PAPERBACK
Dimensions: 222 x 146 mm
Weight: 160 g
Pages: 161

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Given that Peter fades from view halfway through the book of Acts and that he left no gospel account in his name, it is tempting for many biblical scholars to dismiss him as a vague figure in Christian history and downplay his influence in the early church. Martin Hengel rejects this underestimation of the apostle and argues that Peter was in fa

Martin Hengel (1926-2009) was professor emeritus of New Testament and early Judaism at the University of Tnbingen, Germany.

Paul J. Achtemeier -- Union Theological Seminary in Virginia "In this study of Peter's decisive role in shaping the theology of the early Christian traditions, Martin Hengel provides a wealth of material on the historical circumstances and background of both Hellenistic and Jewish/rabbinic thought and history. Revealing Peter as theologian and mission organizer, the book contains a gold mine of information not only about Peter but also about the early church and its development. A highly recommended study."

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