Negotiating Hostility Through Beneficial Deeds

In this article we have surveyed the concept of ἀγαθοποιέω. It has been argued that this refers to various kinds of beneficial deeds, either for a community or individuals. At times the purpose of these good works is to neutralise hostility and convert an enemy into a friend. This strategy of benefi...

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Main Author: du Toit, Sean (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Tyndale House 2019
In: Tyndale bulletin
Year: 2019, Volume: 70, Issue: 2, Pages: 221-243
Further subjects:B Morality
B Good Works
B 1 peter
B New Testament
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