The Lost Letters of Pergamum
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The Lost Letters of Pergamum

A Story from the New Testament World

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  1. 192 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Lost Letters of Pergamum

A Story from the New Testament World

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About this book

Transported two thousand years into the past, readers are introduced to Antipas, a Roman civic leader who has encountered the writings of the biblical author Luke. Luke's history sparks Antipas's interest, and they begin corresponding. As Antipas tells Luke of his reactions to the writing and of his meetings with local Christians, it becomes evident that he is changing his mind about them and Jesus. Finally, a gladiatorial contest in Pergamum forces difficult decisions on the local Christians and on Antipas. While the account is fictional, the author is a respected biblical scholar who weaves into this fascinating scenario reliable historical information. Bruce Longenecker is able to mix fact and fiction and paint an interesting and valuable study of the New Testament world and early Christianity. Readers are invited to view Jesus and the early church from a fresh perspective, as his first followers are brought to life. More reliable than typical historical fiction and far more interesting than standard textbooks and reference books, The Lost Letters of Pergamum provides readers with a delightful opportunity to step into the world of the New Testament. Pastors, Bible study groups, and all thoughtful readers will enjoy this book, which one reviewer said he "couldn't put down."

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Table of contents

  1. COVER PAGE
  2. TITLE PAGE
  3. COPYRIGHT PAGE
  4. DEDICATION
  5. CONTENTS
  6. AUTHOR’S PREFACE
  7. EDITOR’S PREFACE
  8. LETTER COLLECTION 1: AS ONE NOBLEMAN TO ANOTHER
  9. LETTER COLLECTION 2: A PERSONAL REQUEST
  10. LETTER COLLECTION 3: TO HONOR THE EMPEROR
  11. LETTER COLLECTION 4: THEY PROCLAIM A DIFFERENT LORD
  12. LETTER COLLECTION 5: THE REPUTATIONS OF THREE MEN
  13. LETTER COLLECTION 6: JESUS SEEMS A CURIOUS FIGURE
  14. LETTER COLLECTION 7: JESUS’ NAIVE AND IRRESPONSIBLE VIEWS
  15. LETTER COLLECTION 8: COMMUNITIES OF SUPPORT AND FELLOWSHIP
  16. LETTER COLLECTION 9: THE CONTEXTS DETERMINED THE CONTENTS
  17. LETTER COLLECTION 10: A COMPLETE REVERSAL OF LIFESTYLE
  18. LETTER COLLECTION 11: A CONDUIT OF BLESSING FOR MANY
  19. LETTER COLLECTION 12: THE GODS HAD OTHER PLANS
  20. LETTER COLLECTION 13: MAY HIS WILL BE DONE
  21. LETTER COLLECTION 14: THE POSSESSIONS OF OUR COMMON CREATOR
  22. EDITOR’S POSTSCRIPT
  23. APPENDIX A: MAPS
  24. APPENDIX B: CHARACTERS
  25. APPENDIX C: HISTORICAL AND FICTIONAL ASPECTS OF THE NARRATIVE