The Message of Acts in Codex Bezae (vol 3).: A Comparison with the Alexandrian T

Description: The Message of Acts in Codex Bezae (vol 3). by Josep Rius-Camps, Jenny Read-Heimerdinger The third volume in the four-volume commentary on the "Book of Acts", this work presents a fresh look at the text of "Codex Bezae" and compares its message with that of the more familiar Alexandrian text of which Codex Vaticanus is taken as a representative. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The third volume in the four-volume commentary on the Book of Acts, this work presents a fresh look at the text of Codex Bezae and compares its message with that of the more familiar Alexandrian text of which Codex Vaticanus is taken as a representative.It deals with Acts 13.1-18.23, the chapters that cover the first two stages of the mission to the Gentiles, with the intervening meeting in Jerusalem (14.28-15.41). For each section, there is a side by side translation of the Bezan and Vaticanus manuscripts, followed by a full critical apparatus which deals with more technical matters, and finally, a commentary which explores in detail the differences in the message of the two texts. Of particular interest in this part of Acts are the person of Paul and the unfolding of his character and theology. It is found that in the Bezan text Luke portrays him as a fallible disciple of Jesus who, despite his powerful enthusiasm, is hindered by his traditional Jewish understanding from fully carrying out the mission entrusted to him in these first stages. The conclusion is drawn that the portrait of an exemplary hero in the Alexandrian text is a later modification of the flawed picture. Author Biography Josep Rius-Camps is a Priest of the Diocese of Barcelona and is Emeritus Professor and a Research Fellow at the Facultat de Teologia de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain.Jenny Read-Heimerdinger is post-graduate supervisor at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, UK Table of Contents General IntroductionI Acts 13.1-14.27The first phase of the mission to the Gentiles (Paul and Barnabas)II Acts 14.28-15-41The judicial review in JerusalemIII Acts 16.1-18.23The second phase of the mission to the Gentiles (Paul with Silas) Review Mention - International Review of Biblical Studies, vol. 54:2007/08"Even if one believes the textual history implied by this view of Bezae to be extraordinarily improbable, one need not accept either their perspective or conclusions to enjoy, appreciate, and learn from their close reading of two versions of Acts." Religious Studies Review, September 2009This is a demanding book... [however] taken that it will not be superseded for at least a century, it makes an excellent investment for an academic library: so persuade them...The authors are wonderfully clear, and do not rely on the reader remembering exactly what they wrote for an earlier verse...This is a most unusal way of reading the New Testament; it is strikingly demanding but amazingly exciting. Anthony Saville, New Directions * New Directions * Promotional This work presents a fresh look at the text of Codex Bezae and compares its message with that of the more familiar Alexandrian text of which Codex Vaticanus is taken as a representative. Long Description The third volume in the four-volume commentary on the Book of Acts, this work presents a fresh look at the text of Codex Bezae and compares its message with that of the more familiar Alexandrian text of which Codex Vaticanus is taken as a representative. It deals with Acts 13.1-18.23, the chapters that cover the first two stages of the mission to the Gentiles, with the intervening meeting in Jerusalem (14.28-15.41). For each section, there is a side by side translation of the Bezan and Vaticanus manuscripts, followed by a full critical apparatus which deals with more technical matters, and finally, a commentary which explores in detail the differences in the message of the two texts. Of particular interest in this part of Acts are the person of Paul and the unfolding of his character and theology. It is found that in the Bezan text Luke portrays him as a fallible disciple of Jesus who, despite his powerful enthusiasm, is hindered by his traditional Jewish understanding from fully carrying out the mission entrusted to him in these first stages. The conclusion is drawn that the portrait of an exemplary hero in the Alexandrian text is a later modification of the flawed picture. Review Quote This is a demanding book... [however] taken that it will not be superseded for at least a century, it makes an excellent investment for an academic library: so persuade them...The authors are wonderfully clear, and do not rely on the reader remembering exactly what they wrote for an earlier verse...This is a most unusal way of reading the New Testament; it is strikingly demanding but amazingly exciting. Anthony Saville, New Directions Promotional "Headline" This work presents a fresh look at the text of Codex Bezae and compares its message with that of the more familiar Alexandrian text of which Codex Vaticanus is taken as a representative. Details ISBN0567032485 Author Jenny Read-Heimerdinger Short Title MESSAGE OF ACTS IN CODEX BEZAE Language English ISBN-10 0567032485 ISBN-13 9780567032485 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Number 365 Year 2007 Imprint T.& T.Clark Ltd Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 226.606 Place of Publication Edinburgh Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780567032485 UK Release Date 2007-09-13 NZ Release Date 2007-09-13 Translated from English Pages 416 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Series The Library of New Testament Studies Publication Date 2007-09-13 Subtitle A Comparison with the Alexandrian Tradition: Acts 13.1-18.23 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly AU Release Date 2007-09-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:17866482;

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