Host, Guest, Enemy, and Friend: Portraits of the Pharisees in Luke and ActsThis fascinating study explores the enigmatic portrayals of the Pharisees in Luke and Acts. The characterization of the Pharisees is examined in the context of the social dynamics inherent in the narratives. The fusion of these narratological and social modes of analysis represents not only a fresh approach to the Pharisees in Luke and Acts, but also is a significant methodological advance in gospel study. |
Contents
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Characterization in Ancient Narratives | 84 |
Characterization of the Pharisees in Luke and Acts | 177 |
Conclusion | 297 |
B Characterization Techniques in Ancient Narratives | 333 |
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