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Crucifixion in the ancient world and the folly of the message of the cross
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Crucifixion in the ancient world and the folly of the message of the cross

Author: Martin Hengel
Publisher: Philadelphia : Fortress Press, 1977.
Edition/Format: Book : English : 1st American edView all editions and formats
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Named Person: Jesus Christ; Jésus-Christ
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Martin Hengel
ISBN: 080061268X : 9780800612689
OCLC Number: 3089124
Notes: Translation of Mors turpissima crucis. Includes indexes.
Description: xii, 99 p. ; 22 cm.
Contents: The 'folly' of the crucified Son of God -- Prometheus and Dionysus : the "crucified' and the 'crucifying' God -- Docetism as a way of removing the 'folly' of the cross -- Crucifixion as a 'barbaric' form of execution of the utmost cruelty -- Crucifixion as the supreme Roman penalty -- Crucifixion and Roman citizens -- Crucifixion as a penalty for rebellious foreigners, violent criminals and robbers -- The 'slaves' punishment -- The crucified national martyr and metaphorical and philosophical terminology -- Crucifixion in the Greek-speaking world -- Crucifixion among the Jews.
Other Titles: Mors turpissima crucis.
Responsibility: Martin Hengel.

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