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This study adds to our understanding of Jesus' ascension by examining how the ascension story relates to other geographical themes in the Acts of the Apostles. Focusing on the notion of 'space', it offers exciting new interpretative possibilities both for Acts and for other parts of the New Testament.

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Review of the hardback: 'Sleeman's is an important, innovative, readable contribution to Lukan studies - and far beyond … every serious NT library will create space for it.' Peter Doble, University of Leeds
Review of the hardback: 'This well-written work demonstrates the innovative benefits that may be reaped from interdisciplinary study and research … innovative insights and exciting new readings …' Churchman

Table of Contents
Acknowledgements; Part 1. Theory: 1. Ascension scholarship at the turn of the century; 2. Finding a place for ascension geography; Part 2. Exegesis: 3. Acts 1:1–26; 4. Acts 2:1–6:7; 5. Acts 6:8–8:3; 6. Acts 8:4–9:31; 7. Acts 9:32–11:18; 8. Concluding reflections; Bibliography.

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 8/22/2013 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781107628311, 978-1107628311
      ISBN10: 1107628318
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This study adds to our understanding of Jesus' ascension by examining how the ascension story relates to other geographical themes in the Acts of the Apostles. Focusing on the notion of 'space', it offers exciting new interpretative possibilities both for Acts and for other parts of the New Testament.

      Trade Review
      Review of the hardback: 'Sleeman's is an important, innovative, readable contribution to Lukan studies - and far beyond … every serious NT library will create space for it.' Peter Doble, University of Leeds
      Review of the hardback: 'This well-written work demonstrates the innovative benefits that may be reaped from interdisciplinary study and research … innovative insights and exciting new readings …' Churchman

      Table of Contents
      Acknowledgements; Part 1. Theory: 1. Ascension scholarship at the turn of the century; 2. Finding a place for ascension geography; Part 2. Exegesis: 3. Acts 1:1–26; 4. Acts 2:1–6:7; 5. Acts 6:8–8:3; 6. Acts 8:4–9:31; 7. Acts 9:32–11:18; 8. Concluding reflections; Bibliography.

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