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