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portada Imitation in Early Christianity: Mimesis and Religious-Ethical Formation
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Language
English
Pages
464
Format
Hardcover
ISBN13
9780802879929

Imitation in Early Christianity: Mimesis and Religious-Ethical Formation

Cornelis Bennema (Author) · Eerdmans · Hardcover

Imitation in Early Christianity: Mimesis and Religious-Ethical Formation - Cornelis Bennema

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Synopsis "Imitation in Early Christianity: Mimesis and Religious-Ethical Formation"

What did exhortations to "follow Jesus" or "imitate Christ" mean to early Christians? Cornelis Bennema examines mimesis as a religious-ethical concept in early Christianity--the imitation of Jesus (and other exemplars) to become a better, more Christlike person. Situating appeals for imitation in the New Testament and Apostolic Fathers within the cultural and social context of the broader Greco-Roman world, Bennema shows how early Christian mimesis was not about literal replication, but instead was a creative, cognitive, and transformative means for shaping conduct and character. As part of this study, Bennema explores key questions about the historic origins of early Christian mimesis; the language that early Christian authors used to articulate the concept of mimesis; the scope, nature, and workings of mimesis in each major section of early Christian literature; and how early Christians navigated the challenges of imitating exemplars (such as Paul or Jesus) who were not physically present. Offering well-researched answers to these questions, Bennema provides readers with a nuanced and informative picture of exhortations to imitation in the New Testament and Apostolic Fathers.

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