Churches under siege of persecution and assimilation : the General Epistles and Revelation /

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Author / Creator:	Oropeza, B. J., 1961-
Imprint:	Eugene, Or. : Cascade Books, c2012.
Description:	xvii, 326 p. ; 26 cm.
Language:	English
Series:	Apostasy in the New Testament communities v. 3 Oropeza, B. J ; 1961- v. 3.
Subject:	Bible. -- Catholic Epistles -- Theology. Bible. -- Hebrews -- Theology. Bible. -- Revelation -- Theology. Bible. -- Catholic Epistles. Bible. -- Hebrews. Bible. -- Revelation. Apostasy -- Biblical teaching. Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600. Perseverance (Theology) -- Biblical teaching. Apostasy -- Biblical teaching. Church history -- Primitive and early church. Perseverance (Theology) -- Biblical teaching. Theology.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8863167

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ISBN:	9781610972918 1610972910
Notes:	Continues: In the footsteps of Judas and other defectors: the gospels, Acts, and Johannine letters; and Jews, gentiles, and the opponents of Paul. Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-266) and indexes.
Summary:	"B. J. Oropeza offers the most thorough examination in recent times on the subject of apostasy in the New Testament. The study examines each book of the New Testament with a fourfold approach that identifies the emerging Christian community in danger, the nature of apostasy that threatens the congregations, and the consequences of defection. Oropeza then compares the various perspectives of the communities in Christ in order to determine the ways in which they perceived apostasy and whether defectors could be restored. In this final book of a three-volume set titled Apostasy in the New Testament Communities, Oropeza focuses on the Christ communities found in the General Epistles and Revelation"-- Publisher description.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Abbreviations
Introduction
1. Hebrews: Warnings of Apostasy with No Restoration
2. James: Perseverance through Suffering and the Restoration of Jewish-Christian Apostates
3. 1 Peter: Identity, Perseverance, and Persecution of Marginalized Christians
4. 2 Peter: Denying the Parousia and Distorting Paul-Apostate Teachers in the Christian Community
5. Jude: Antinomianism and the Vilification of Apostate Church Intruders
6. Revelation: Overcoming Assimilation and the Imperial Cult in Asia Minor
Conclusion
Bibliography
Ancient Sources Index
Author Index
Subjects Index

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