Richard I. Pervo provides the most complete translation of the pseudepigraphic Acts of Paul in English, together with a detailed commentary. The research perspective of this work is primarily literary, with detailed attention to the history of composition and revision. The author encourages a fresh look at this section of the ‘Apocraphal Acts’ through the lens of the Pauline legacy and in the context of ancient popular narrative.

Acts of Paul, The: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary

Religion & Spirituality

Pervo, Richard I.

Christian Books & Bibles

James Clarke & Co.

Richard I. Pervo provides the most complete translation of the pseudepigraphic Acts of Paul in English, together with a detailed commentary. The research perspective of this work is primarily literary, with detailed attention to the history of composition and revision. The author encourages a fresh look at this section of the 'Apocraphal Acts' through the lens of the Pauline legacy and in the context of ancient popular narrative.

Profit With Delight: The Literary Genre of the Acts of the Apostles

Literature & Fiction

History & Criticism

Fortress Press

Wonderful book Great addition to any home or office book collection

Luke's Story of Paul

"Parsons and Pervo argue that singular authorship of Luke and Acts (which they accept) does not automatically imply generic, narrative, and theological 'unity.' Their challenge to rethink each of these issues is concise, well-informed, engagingly written, and should stimulate interesting discussion among students of the Lukan writings."? Susan R. Garrett, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary"Professors Mikeal C. Parsons and Richard I. Pervo are well aware that they are framing the questions rather than seeking to settle issues once and for all. In fact, the importance of their book lies in the challenging questions they address to scholars and students of Luke-Acts. What is the precise understanding of 'Luke-Acts'? Do these two volumes have different genres, different theological constructs, and different 'narrators'?"? Robert F. O'Toole, S.J., Gregorian University Foundation

Rethinking the Unity of Luke and Acts

Lent: Interpreting the Lessons of the Church Year (Proclamation 5 Series C)

PROCLAMATION provides insight and practical help for preachers and worship leaders whose task is to bring text and liturgy into effective, contemporary expression. Authors for the series are leading biblical or homiletics scholars. Richard I. Pervo is Professor of New Testament at Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, Chicago.

Epiphany: Interpreting the Lessons of the Church Year (Proclamation , No 6, Series C)

The Acts of the Apostles joins the Gospel of Luke with the ministry of Paul. Renowned New Testament scholar Richard I. Pervo shows how this masterful storyteller worked his magic, drawing on first-century literary techniques of narration and characterization. Luke's literary skills did not prevent scribes from re-writing his masterwork, however, the textual tradition of Acts is among the most intriguing of the documents of the New Testament, and is a focus here. Elegantly written, Pervo's commentary provides a compelling interpretation of Acts in the context of Hellenistic literature and the emerging Christian movement, Readers will rediscover the "profit with delight " that was the ideal of ancient story-tellers.

Acts: A Commentary (Hermeneia)

The influence of the apostle Paul in early Christianity goes far beyond the reach of the seven genuine letters he wrote to early assemblies. Paul was revered Âand fiercely opposed Âin an even larger number of letters penned in his name, and in narratives told about him and against him, that were included in our New Testament and, far more often, treasured and circulated outside it. Richard Pervo provides an illuminating and comprehensive survey of the legacy of Paul and the various ways he was remembered, honored, and vilified in the early churches. Numerous charts and maps introduce the student to the "family" of Pauline and anti-Pauline Christianities.

The Making of Paul: Constructions of the Apostle in Early Christianity

Book by Pittman, Nancy Claire, Pervo, Richard I., Giere, S. D., Hannan, Shauna K.

New Proclamation Year A, 2011: Easter Through Christ the King, April 24, 2011 - November 24, 2011

Hannan, Shauna K.

Pittman, Nancy Claire

Giere, S. D.

Augsburg Fortress Pub

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Acts of Paul, The: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary

Acts of Paul, The: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary

Profit With Delight: The Literary Genre of the Acts of the Apostles

Luke's Story of Paul

Rethinking the Unity of Luke and Acts

Lent: Interpreting the Lessons of the Church Year (Proclamation 5 Series C)

Epiphany: Interpreting the Lessons of the Church Year (Proclamation , No 6, Series C)

Acts: A Commentary (Hermeneia)

The Making of Paul: Constructions of the Apostle in Early Christianity

New Proclamation Year A, 2011: Easter Through Christ the King, April 24, 2011 - November 24, 2011