Description
Richard I. Pervo provides the most complete translation of the pseudepigraphic Acts of Paul in English, together with a detailed commentary. The research perspective of this work is primarily literary, with detailed attention to the history of composition and revision. The author encourages a fresh look at this section of the 'Apocraphal Acts' through the lens of the Pauline legacy and in the context of ancient popular narrative.
About the Author
Richard I. Pervo is a retired Professor of New Testament and Patristics. His recent books include 'Acts: A Commentary in Hermeneia' (2009) and 'The Making of Paul: Constructions of the Apostle in Early Christianity' (2010).
Reviews
"With characteristic energy and erudition, Richard Pervo reintroduces the Acts of Paul to the specialist and the non-specialist. The translation is exhilarating, at times even racy. The introduction, notes, and commentary are rich and disciplined. The volume will serve as the new point of departure for students of this important but neglected apocryphal book - likely in origin the First of the 'major' apocryphal acts and thus standing at the threshold between Christian canon and Christian apocrypha." -Julian Hills, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin "Kudos to Richard Pervo for the first English translation of the entire extant Acts of Paul. This text will be indispensable for situating the Acts in its literary, historical, and theological context. Pervo opens with a comprehensive introduction and then proceeds with a translation, commentary, bibliography, and notes for each section. Pervo provides the most complete commentary on the text in any language, a tour de force by this distinguished canonical Acts and Apocrypha scholar." -Judith Perkins, University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, Connecticut "... the present-day reader is in Richard Pervo's debt for his scholarly work on the text, its translation and his detailed commentary." -Geoffrey Turner, in Heythrop Journal, Vol 57, Issue 4 "Overall, this is an excellent and incisive analysis of a much under-studied text. Pervo's contribution is likely to be found both in the quality of his insights, and perhaps also in generating more interest in The Acts of Paul by having made it more accessible. This is a first-rate treatment that is likely to be consulted and valued for decades to come." -Paul Foster, The Expository Times, Volume 126.11, August 2015 "This volume combines quality scholarship with non-specialist language. It will thus be of interest to scholars of early Christianity and accessible to students." -Jonathan Lookadoo, Theological Book Review, Vol. 27 No.1, 2016 "Pervo's typical careful attention to detail and the commentary's helpful organized format make it a useful tool to scholars and interested readers alike." -Jacob A. Lollar, Religion and Theology, Vol. 24 Issue 2, April 2017
Book Information
ISBN 9780227174616
Author Richard I. Pervo
Format Paperback
Page Count 392
Imprint James Clarke & Co Ltd
Publisher James Clarke & Co Ltd
Weight(grams) 573g
About the Author
Richard I. Pervo is a retired Professor of New Testament and Patristics. His recent books include 'Acts: A Commentary in Hermeneia' (2009) and 'The Making of Paul: Constructions of the Apostle in Early Christianity' (2010).
Reviews
"With characteristic energy and erudition, Richard Pervo reintroduces the Acts of Paul to the specialist and the non-specialist. The translation is exhilarating, at times even racy. The introduction, notes, and commentary are rich and disciplined. The volume will serve as the new point of departure for students of this important but neglected apocryphal book - likely in origin the First of the 'major' apocryphal acts and thus standing at the threshold between Christian canon and Christian apocrypha." -Julian Hills, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin "Kudos to Richard Pervo for the first English translation of the entire extant Acts of Paul. This text will be indispensable for situating the Acts in its literary, historical, and theological context. Pervo opens with a comprehensive introduction and then proceeds with a translation, commentary, bibliography, and notes for each section. Pervo provides the most complete commentary on the text in any language, a tour de force by this distinguished canonical Acts and Apocrypha scholar." -Judith Perkins, University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, Connecticut "... the present-day reader is in Richard Pervo's debt for his scholarly work on the text, its translation and his detailed commentary." -Geoffrey Turner, in Heythrop Journal, Vol 57, Issue 4 "Overall, this is an excellent and incisive analysis of a much under-studied text. Pervo's contribution is likely to be found both in the quality of his insights, and perhaps also in generating more interest in The Acts of Paul by having made it more accessible. This is a first-rate treatment that is likely to be consulted and valued for decades to come." -Paul Foster, The Expository Times, Volume 126.11, August 2015 "This volume combines quality scholarship with non-specialist language. It will thus be of interest to scholars of early Christianity and accessible to students." -Jonathan Lookadoo, Theological Book Review, Vol. 27 No.1, 2016 "Pervo's typical careful attention to detail and the commentary's helpful organized format make it a useful tool to scholars and interested readers alike." -Jacob A. Lollar, Religion and Theology, Vol. 24 Issue 2, April 2017
Book Information
ISBN 9780227174616
Author Richard I. Pervo
Format Paperback
Page Count 392
Imprint James Clarke & Co Ltd
Publisher James Clarke & Co Ltd
Weight(grams) 573g
