Freedom as liberating power : : A socio-political reading of the exousia texts in the Gospel of Mark / / Anne Dawson.

The concept of freedom in the Gospel of Mark reflects the social and political environment of the first century Mediterranean world. The book discusses the concept of freedom in the gospel against the background of the prevalent Roman political ideology. The Res Gestae of Augustus reflects the Roman...

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Place / Publishing House:Göttingen : : Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht,, 2000.
©2000
Year of Publication:2000
Edition:1. Auflage.
Language:German
Physical Description:1 online resource (245 pages)
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Other title:Freedom as Liberating Power
Summary:The concept of freedom in the Gospel of Mark reflects the social and political environment of the first century Mediterranean world. The book discusses the concept of freedom in the gospel against the background of the prevalent Roman political ideology. The Res Gestae of Augustus reflects the Roman ideology of freedom (libertas) which was promulgated through-out the Mediterranean world in the first century BE.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:3666539440
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: Anne Dawson.