Seek the Welfare of the City

Seek the Welfare of the City
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Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages : 264
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ISBN-10 : 0802840914
ISBN-13 : 9780802840912
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Book Synopsis Seek the Welfare of the City by : Bruce W. Winter

Download or read book Seek the Welfare of the City written by Bruce W. Winter and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 1994 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Bruce W. Winter maps out the role and obligations of Christians as benefactors and citizens in their society. Winter's scholarly insight is enhanced through the selective use of important ancient literary and nonliterary sources. Contrary to the popular perception that early Christians withdrew from society and sought to maintain a low profile, this outstanding study explores the complexities of the positive commitments made by Christians in Gentile regions of the Roman empire.


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