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Griffiths, John D.,

The Spirit as Gift in Acts : The Spirit's Empowerment of the Early Jesus Community / The Spirit's Empowerment of the Early Jesus Community John D. Griffiths. - 1 online resource. - Journal of Pentecostal Theology Supplement Series ; 47 Religious Studies, Theology and Philosophy E-Books Online, Collection 2022 . - Journal of Pentecostal Theology Supplement Series ; 47. Religious Studies, Theology and Philosophy E-Books Online, Collection 2022. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Methodology -- Sociological approaches in gift-giving -- The summary statements -- Witnessing, teaching, wonders and joy -- The gift of the Spirit and prayer, praise and gratitude -- Gift-giving and the Lukan Jesus -- The communal sharing and sharing of meals -- The gift of the Spirit and communal sharing -- The unity of the community.

"What does Luke mean when he describes the Spirit as gift (Acts 2:38)? This study explores the social implications of gift-giving in the Greco-Roman world, arguing that gifts initiate and sustain relationships. Therefore, the description of the Spirit as gift is inherently social, which is shown in the Spirit's empowerment of the teaching, unity, meals, sharing of possessions and worship of the early Jesus community. The Spirit as gift then leads us to see that the early Jesus community is 'the community of the Holy Spirit'"--

ISBN: 9789004504431 9789004504424

Standard No.: 10.1163/9789004504431 DOI

LCCN: 2021060694

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible.--Acts--Social scientific criticism.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Gifts--Biblical teaching.
Holy Spirit--Biblical teaching.

LC Class. No.: BS2625.6.H62

Dewey Class. No.: 226.6/06