In The Ancient World And The Folly Of The Message Of The Cross
by
Martin Hengel
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 1977
In a comprehensive and detailed survey on its remarkably widespread employment in the Roman empire, Dr. Hengel examines the way in which "the most vile death of the cross" was regarded in the Greek-speaking world and particularly in Roman-occupied Palestine. His conclusions bring out more starkly...