Reframing Julius’ Kindness (Acts 27) as an Extension of Luke's Socratic Characterisation of Paul

The Acts narrative's characterisation of Julius evokes the circumstances of Socrates, specifically the end of his life, at which point his prison guard - who exhibits a fondness for Socrates - allows his friends to visit and care for him. The credibility of this reading is strengthened by situa...

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Main Author: Kochenash, Michael 1985- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press [2021]
In: New Testament studies
Year: 2021, Volume: 67, Issue: 1, Pages: 73-84
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Apostelgeschichte 27 / Paul Apostle / Socrates 469 BC-399 BC / Roman Empire
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
VA Philosophy
Further subjects:B Socrates
B literary models
B Roman Empire
B Julius (centurion)
B Paul
B Acts of the Apostles
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Summary:The Acts narrative's characterisation of Julius evokes the circumstances of Socrates, specifically the end of his life, at which point his prison guard - who exhibits a fondness for Socrates - allows his friends to visit and care for him. The credibility of this reading is strengthened by situating Acts 27 amid other Socratic characterisations of Paul in Acts 17-26, 28. By understanding Julius’ characterisation in this way, readers can regard Paul as a Socratic figure even during his sea voyage and shipwreck. This reading is more credible than others that attribute the characterisation of Julius to the narrative's positive disposition towards centurions.
ISSN:1469-8145
Contains:Enthalten in: New Testament studies
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1017/S0028688520000284