Paul and Asklepios: The Greco-Roman Quest for Healing and the Mission of Paul
The apostle Paul says little in his letters about physical health or healing, whether for himself or his congregations. This is surprising in view of the vital importance of healing in other religious cults of the time and the gospels' depiction of Jesus as a healing deity. Sickness was endemic...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage
[2019]
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Journal for the study of the New Testament
Year: 2019, Volume: 41, Issue: 3, Pages: 279-309 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Paul Apostle
/ Disease
/ Healing
/ Roman Empire
/ Medicine
/ Asclepius
/ Cult
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| RelBib Classification: | BE Greco-Roman religions CF Christianity and Science CH Christianity and Society HC New Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
Medicine
B Miracle B Apostle Paul B Illness B Magic B Healing B Asclepius |
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