{"product_id":"9781850756460","title":"The Graeco-Roman Context of Early Christian Literature","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Graeco-Roman Context of Early Christian Literature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Roman Garrison\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this volume of essays the Graeco-Roman background and context of early Christianity are explored for significant parallels. From the athlete metaphor in 1 Corinthians 9 to the role of Aphrodite as the goddess of love and sexuality, the important cultural symbols and terminology that the first Christians employed are examined. Garrison maintains that the Graeco-Roman setting of early Christianity is essential to our understanding of the New Testament and the Apostolic Fathers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781850756460\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Sheffield Academic Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40616188215502,"sku":"9781850756460","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781850756460","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}