A theory of primitive Christian religion /
Theissen, Gerd.
A theory of primitive Christian religion / Gerd Theissen. - London : SCM Press, c1999. - 393 p. ; 24 cm.
Introduction: The programme of a theory of primitive Christian religion
pt. 1: Myth and history in primitive Christianity
The significance of the historical Jesus for the origin of primitive Christian religion
The revitalization of the Jewish religion by Jesus
How did Jesus come to be deified?
The transformation of the Jewish sign system by post-Easter belief in Christ
pt. 2: The ethics of primitive Christianity
The two basic values of the primitive Christian ethic: love of neighbor and renunciation of status
Dealing with power and possessions in primitive Christianity
Ethical demands in the light of the two basic values: I
Dealing with wisdom and holiness in primitive Christianity
Ethical demands in the light of the two basic values: II
pt. 3: The ritual sign language of primitive Christianity
The origin of the primitive Christian sacraments from symbolic actions
The sacrificial interpretation of the death of Jesus and the end of sacrifice
Translated from the German.
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Christianity--Essence, genius, nature--History.
Christianity--Origin.
Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
A theory of primitive Christian religion / Gerd Theissen. - London : SCM Press, c1999. - 393 p. ; 24 cm.
Introduction: The programme of a theory of primitive Christian religion
pt. 1: Myth and history in primitive Christianity
The significance of the historical Jesus for the origin of primitive Christian religion
The revitalization of the Jewish religion by Jesus
How did Jesus come to be deified?
The transformation of the Jewish sign system by post-Easter belief in Christ
pt. 2: The ethics of primitive Christianity
The two basic values of the primitive Christian ethic: love of neighbor and renunciation of status
Dealing with power and possessions in primitive Christianity
Ethical demands in the light of the two basic values: I
Dealing with wisdom and holiness in primitive Christianity
Ethical demands in the light of the two basic values: II
pt. 3: The ritual sign language of primitive Christianity
The origin of the primitive Christian sacraments from symbolic actions
The sacrificial interpretation of the death of Jesus and the end of sacrifice
Translated from the German.
0334027675
Christianity--Essence, genius, nature--History.
Christianity--Origin.
Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
