World Upside Down: Reading Acts in the Graeco-Roman Age

For almost 300 years, the dominant trend in New Testament interpretation has been to read the Acts of the Apostles as a document that argues for the political possibility of harmonious co-existence between 'Rome' and the early Christian movement. Kavin Rowe argues that the time is long overdue
for a sophisticated, critically constructive reappraisal.

A brilliant piece of work by a young scholar of considerable promise.
--First Things

This well-written, well-argued book is a must read for New Testament scholars.
-- Review of Biblical Literature

This sophisticated argument offers a comprehensive vision of Acts and deserves a wide readership.
-- Religious Studies Review

There is so much happening in these pages that a slow and careful read will provoke sustained thoughts on a variety of subjects of ecclesial interest ranging from Christianity and culture to issues of tolerance and political theology.
-- Themelios


Author: C. Kavin Rowe
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 11/16/2010
Pages: 312
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.65d
ISBN: 9780199767618

About the Author

C. Kavin Rowe, Assistant Professor of New Testament, Duke University Divinity School

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