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This book, the first comprehensive study of persecution in Luke-Acts from a literary and theological perspective, argues that the author uses the theme of persecution in pursuit of his theological agenda. It brings to the surface six theologicalMoreThis book, the first comprehensive study of persecution in Luke-Acts from a literary and theological perspective, argues that the author uses the theme of persecution in pursuit of his theological agenda. It brings to the surface six theological functions of the persecution theme, which has an important paraenetic and especially apologetic role for Lukes persecuted community. The persecution Lukes readers suffer is evidence that they are legitimate recipients of Gods salvific blessings. Through Many Tribulations: The Theology of Persecution in Luke-Acts by Scott G. Cunningham
