Polycarp and Paul: An Analysis of Their Literary & Theological Relationship in Light of Polycarp's use of Biblical & Extra-Biblical Literature

Review 'Le livre de Berding étant d'une écriture très abordable, on ne peut que le recommander à tous et pas seulement aux spécialistes.'J.-N. Aletti, Recherches de Science Religieuse, 2005.'...important contributions...Succeeding scholars will profit from his careful examination...insightful comparisons...'Paul Hartog, Westminster Theological Journal, 2004. Product Description This volume carefully analyses Polycarp of Smyrna's literary dependencies, paying special attention to Polycarp's verbal and conceptual relationships to the Apostle Paul and his writings. About the Author Kenneth Berding, Ph.D. (2000) in Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation, Westminster Theological Seminary, is Associate Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Biola University, Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California.