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The Lost Letters of Pergamum by Bruce W. Longenecker

The Lost Letters of Pergamum

A Story From the New Testament World

Bruce W. Longenecker

Baker Publishing Group · Print & ebook · April 19, 2016

A Fascinating Glimpse into the World of the New Testament 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.

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Who it’s for
A fictional correspondence offers an inviting route into the social and political New Testament world.
Genres
Biblical History & Culture, Jesus, Gospels & Acts, Christian History
Published
Baker Publishing Group, April 19, 2016

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A Fascinating Glimpse into the World of the New Testament 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.

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While the account is fictional, the author is a highly respected New Testament scholar who weaves reliable historical information into a fascinating story, offering a fresh, engaging, and creative way to learn about the New Testament world. The first edition has been widely used in the classroom (over 30,000 copies sold). This updated edition, now with improved readability and narrative flow, will bring the social and political world of Jesus and his first followers to life for many more students of the Bible. Read more

History in Letters

A fictional correspondence offers an inviting route into the social and political New Testament world.

Come here for

  • Fiction shaped around correspondence with Luke
  • Historical detail woven through a sustained narrative

Expect

  • An imaginative way to explore the world of Jesus and his first followers

Where it sits

Biblical History & Culture60%
Jesus, Gospels & Acts37%
Christian History35%

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Publisher categories

  • New Testament Biography
  • New Testament Studies
  • Biblical History & Culture
Authors
Bruce W. Longenecker
Publisher
Baker Publishing Group
Published
April 19, 2016
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
New Testament Biography