The message of Acts in Codex Bezae : a comparison with the Alexandrian tradition

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The message of Acts in Codex Bezae : a comparison with the Alexandrian tradition

Josep Rius-Camps and Jenny Read-Heimerdinger

(Library of New Testament studies / editor, Mark Goodacre, 302, 365, 415)(T & T Clark library of Biblical studies)

T&T Clark, c2006-

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Vol. 2. Acts 6.1-12.25: from Judaea and Samaria to the Church in Antioch -- v. 3. Acts 13.1-18.23: the ends of the earth, first and second phases of the mission to the Gentiles -- v. 4. Acts 18.24-28.31: Rome via Ephesus and Jerusalem

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Volume

v. 3 ISBN 9780567032485

Description

The third volume in the four-volume commentary on the "Book of Acts", this work presents a fresh look at the text of "Codex Bezae" and compares its message with that of the more familiar Alexandrian text of which Codex Vaticanus is taken as a representative. It deals with Acts 13.1-18.23, the chapters that cover the first two stages of the mission to the Gentiles, with the intervening meeting in Jerusalem (14.28-15.41). For each section, there is a side by side translation of the Bezan and Vaticanus manuscripts, followed by a full critical apparatus which deals with more technical matters, and finally, a commentary which explores in detail the differences in the message of the two texts. Of particular interest in this part of Acts are the person of Paul and the unfolding of his character and theology. It is found that in the Bezan text Luke portrays him as a fallible disciple of Jesus who, despite his powerful enthusiasm, is hindered by his traditional Jewish understanding from fully carrying out the mission entrusted to him in these first stages. The conclusion is drawn that the portrait of an exemplary hero in the Alexandrian text is a later modification of the flawed picture. Formerly the "Journal for the Study of the New Testament Supplement", a book series that explores the many aspects of New Testament study including historical perspectives, social-scientific and literary theory, and theological, cultural and contextual approaches. "The Early Christianity in Context" series, a part of "JSNTS", examines the birth and development of early Christianity up to the end of the third century CE. The series places Christianity in its social, cultural, political and economic context. European Seminar on Christian Origins is also part of "JSNTS". "Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus Supplement" is also part of "JSNTS".

Table of Contents

  • General Introduction
  • I Acts 13.1-14.27
  • The first phase of the mission to the Gentiles (Paul and Barnabas)
  • II Acts 14.28-15-41
  • The judicial review in Jerusalem
  • III Acts 16.1-18.23
  • The second phase of the mission to the Gentiles (Paul with Silas).
Volume

v. 2 ISBN 9780567040121

Description

A comparison of the message of Acts transmitted by Codez Bezae with that of the more familiar Alexandrian text, represented by Codex Vaticanus. For each section of Acts, there is a side by side translation of the Bezan and Alexandrian manuscripts, followed by a critical apparatus and, finally, a commentary that explores the differences in the message of the two texts. It is concluded that the Bezan text, with its interest in internal Jewish affairs and its focus on the struggles of the early disciples to free themselves from their traditional Jewish expectations and to achieve, despite their mistakes, a more accurate understanding of their master's teaching, is the earlier of the two texts. LNTS 302

Table of Contents

  • General Introduction
  • I. Acts 6.1-8.1a
  • II. Acts 8.1b-11.18
  • III. Acts 11.19-11.30
  • IV. Acts 12.1-26
  • Bibliography.
Volume

v. 4 ISBN 9780567048998

Description

This is the final volume in the justifiably lauded four-volume commentary on the Book of Acts, presenting a fresh look at the text of Codex Bezae and comparing its message with that of the more familiar Alexandrian text - of which the Codex Vaticanus is taken as a representative. Where Codex Bezae is lacunary (after 22.29), other manuscripts that often support Bezan readings elsewhere are employed. Although based on the Greek text, the commentary aims to be accessible to those who are not familiar with Greek. It is intended to publish the entire Greek text of Codex Bezae following the publication of this fourth volume. The fourth volume addresses Acts 18.24-28.31, the chapters that cover the trial of Paul and the last stage of the mission to the Gentiles, culminating in Paul's unhindered proclamation of the gospel in Rome. For each section, there is a side by side translation of the Vaticanus and Bezan manuscripts (or related alternatives after 22.29), followed by a full critical apparatus which deals with more technical matters, and finally, a commentary which explores in detail the differences in the message of the two texts. Of particular interest in this part of Acts is the evaluation made by the author of Paul's defence at his successive trials which, it is argued, is considerably less favourable than is commonly assumed.

Table of Contents

General Introduction 1. Acts 18.24- I9.41: The third phase of the mission to the Gentiles (Ephesus) 2. Acts 20.1-21.14: The journey to Hierosoluma 3. Acts 21.15-26.32: Paul on trial 4. Acts 27.1-28.31: The journey to Rome

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