{"title":"Series: Synkrisis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSynkrisis\u003c\/strong\u003e series offers a rich tapestry of titles spanning diverse fields such as \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy \u0026amp; Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFinance \u0026amp; Investment\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Wellness\u003c\/em\u003e. Each book delves into its subject with clarity and depth, inviting readers to explore complex ideas, practical strategies, and thought-provoking perspectives across a broad intellectual landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom insightful works on business and technology to engaging travel guides and imaginative children's stories, this collection supports curious minds seeking both knowledge and inspiration. Readers can expect a balance of scholarly reflection and accessible narratives that stimulate both the intellect and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"three-powers-in-heaven-by-emanuel-fiano-9780300263329","title":"Three Powers in Heaven","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThree Powers in Heaven\u003c\/em\u003e offers a fresh look at how Christianity and Judaism became two distinct religions through the parting of their intellectual traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow, when, and why did Christianity and Judaism become separate religions? This book reinterprets the parting of the ways between Jews and Christians in late antiquity as a split between two intellectual traditions, a split that took place in the context of Christian theological debates. By demonstrating that the constitution of communal borders coincided with the elaboration of different ways of producing religious knowledge, Emanuel Fiano shows that Christian theological controversies, often thought to teach us nothing beyond the history of dogma, can cast light on the broader religious landscape of late antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFiano marks not only a historical but also a methodological intervention in the study of the parting of the ways and in the study of late ancient religion more broadly. In his thought-provoking book, we observe Christianity fall away from Judaism through the constitution of its own intellectual tradition, sustained by new practices for religious inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461689917676,"sku":"9780300263329","price":143.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300263329-three-powers-in-heaven.jpg?v=1774975197"},{"product_id":"how-the-gospels-became-history-by-m-david-litwa-9780300242638","title":"How the Gospels Became History","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compelling comparison of the gospels and Greco-Roman mythology which shows that the gospels were not perceived as myths, but as historical records\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDid the early Christians believe their myths? Like most ancient—and modern—people, early Christians made efforts to present their myths in the most believable ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this eye-opening work, M. David Litwa explores how and why what later became the four canonical gospels take on a historical cast that remains vitally important for many Christians today. Offering an in-depth comparison with other Greco-Roman stories that have been shaped to seem like history, Litwa shows how the evangelists responded to the pressures of Greco-Roman literary culture by using well-known historiographical tropes such as the mention of famous rulers and kings, geographical notices, the introduction of eyewitnesses, vivid presentation, alternative reports, and so on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this way, the evangelists deliberately shaped myths about Jesus into historical discourse to maximize their believability for ancient audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463189119212,"sku":"9780300242638","price":131.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300242638-how-the-gospels-became-history.jpg?v=1775029509"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-synkrisis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}