Paul's Metaphors: Their Context and Character
Description
Paul's writings are laced with vivid images from the bustling New Testament world. To understand these metaphors, David J. Williams delves into that GrecoRoman world and uses ancient sources to explore a wide variety of topics such as architecture, law, commerce, health care, and education. Williams studies this world in chapters with titles such as "Life in the City," "Family Life," "Slavery and Freedom," "Citizens and Courts of Law," "Travel," and "Warfare and Soldiering."Paul's metaphors, set apart in bold type, are ex...
ISBN(s)
1565639847, 9781565639843
