Paula Fredriksen approfondisce la storia sociale e intellettuale del primo cristianesimo e le dinamiche tra le comunità pagane, ebraiche e cristiane nell'Impero Romano. La sua erudizione esamina l'evoluzione dell'antigiudaismo cristiano primitivo e le relative risposte, insieme alle concezioni mutevoli di Dio e dell'umanità nel corso della storia. Attraverso la sua ricerca, analizza come i messaggi messianici ebraici ai gentili si svilupparono nel contesto più ampio dell'antica cultura mediterranea. Fredriksen offre profonde intuizioni sulla formazione di idee religiose fondamentali e sul loro sviluppo storico.
Ancient Christians invoked sin to account for an astonishing range of things, from the death of God's son to the politics of the Roman Empire that worshipped him. This book tells the story of early Christian concepts of sin, exploring the ways that sin came to shape ideas about God no less than about humanity.
A groundbreaking new portrait of the apostle Paul, from one of today's leading historians of antiquity Often seen as the author of timeless Christian theology, Paul himself heatedly maintained that he lived and worked in history's closing hours. His letters propel his readers into two ancient worlds, one Jewish, one pagan. The first was incandescent with apocalyptic hopes, expecting God through his messiah to fulfill his ancient promises of redemption to Israel. The second teemed with ancient actors, not only human but also divine: angry superhuman forces, jealous demons, and hostile cosmic gods. Both worlds are Paul's, and his convictions about the first shaped his actions in the second. Only by situating Paul within this charged social context of gods and humans, pagans and Jews, cities, synagogues, and competing Christ-following assemblies can we begin to understand his mission and message. This original and provocative book offers a dramatically new perspective on one of history's seminal figures.
A Jewish Life and the Emergence of Christianity
Focusing on the crucifixion as a pivotal event, Paula Fredriksen delves into the historical context of Jesus, exploring the complexities of his life and the significance of his death. As a respected historian, she seeks to uncover the truths surrounding Jesus' existence and the impact of his crucifixion on history and faith, offering insights that challenge traditional perspectives. This inquiry promises a thought-provoking examination of one of history's most influential figures.
A compelling account of Christianity's Jewish beginnings, from one of the world's leading scholars of ancient religion How did a group of charismatic, apocalyptic Jewish missionaries, working to prepare their world for the impending realization of God's promises to Israel, end up inaugurating a movement that would grow into the gentile church? Committed to Jesus's prophecy--"The Kingdom of God is at hand "--they were, in their own eyes, history's last generation. But in history's eyes, they became the first Christians. In this electrifying social and intellectual history, Paula Fredriksen answers this question by reconstructing the life of the earliest Jerusalem community. As her account arcs from this group's hopeful celebration of Passover with Jesus, through their bitter controversies that fragmented the movement's midcentury missions, to the city's fiery end in the Roman destruction of Jerusalem, she brings this vibrant apostolic community to life. Fredriksen offers a vivid portrait both of this temple-centered messianic movement and of the bedrock convictions that animated and sustained it.
The book explores the transformation of early Christianity into a dominant force within late Roman imperial politics and piety over five centuries. It delves into a diverse array of characters, including theologians, emperors, and various religious figures, highlighting the complex interplay between pagans, Jews, and Christians. By examining noncanonical texts and archaeological evidence, the author reveals a multifaceted narrative of Christianity's evolution from a Jewish messianic movement to a state-supported religion, emphasizing its inherent diversity and rich history.
Examines the Work of Augustine Of Hippo 396-430AD, Leading To A Greater Understanding of Paul the Apostle. Contents Include The Legacy Of Alexander[ Part 1], The Prodigal Son[Part 2], God And Israel[Part 3]. Timeline, Bibliography, Names and Places, Chronology of Augustine. číst celé
Kniha si klade za cíl vyvrátit tradiční antisemitské stereotypy spojené s interpretací textů sv. Pavla a zasadit jeho život, dílo i misijní činnost do širšího kulturního a náboženského prostředí středomořské civilizace 1. století. Značnou pozornost přitom věnuje vyvrácení novodobé představy o vzájemné výlučnosti pojmů křesťanský a židovský a vztahům mezi v diaspoře žijícími Židy a jejich pohanským okolím. Pavla představuje jako plnohodnotného člena židovské náboženské tradice, nikoli prvního ze skutečně „nežidovských“ křesťanů.
Dieses Buch fragt, wie es dazu gekommen ist, dass eine kleine Gruppe charismatischer Juden eine Bewegung begrundete, die sich zu einer weltweiten Kirche unter den Volkern entwickelte. Sie sahen ihre Aufgabe darin, die Welt fur die unmittelbar bevorstehende Inkraftsetzung von Gottes Verheiaungen fur Israel vorzubereiten, indem sie den baldigen Anbruch des Gottesreichs erwarteten. Nach ihrem eigenen Selbstverstandnis waren sie die letzte Generation der Geschichte - in den Augen der Geschichte jedoch wurde mit ihnen die erste Generation der Christenheit geboren. Paula Fredriksen zeichnet mit einer sozio-kulturellen Analyse dieser fruhen Jerusalemer Gemeinschaft ein lebendiges Bild der messianischen Bewegung von den hoffnungsvollen Anfangen um Jesus, uber die Streitigkeiten, die die Bewegung Mitte des 1. Jahrhunderts zu spalten drohten, bis hin zur Zerstorung Jerusalems durch die Romer.