Dr. Bruce W. Longenecker is professor of early Christianity and W.W. Melton Chair of Religion at Baylor University. (I am proud to say Longenecker is a fellow grad of Durham!)HT AJR. Cross-file under New Book. For numerous past posts on Pompeii, see here, here, and here and follow the links.
Recently Longenecker published the fascinating book, The Crosses of Pompeii: Jesus-Devotion in a Vesuvian Town (Fortress, 2016). I got the book immediately when it was released and devoured it in a matter of days – it is gripping archaeological and historical research! Longenecker agreed to be interviewed about his book on Pompeii; first, you can read the basic description. If the topic interests you, take my advice and read it. You won’t be disappointed!
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Sunday, June 12, 2016
Interview with Bruce Longenecker
CRUX SOLA BLOG: Interview: Bruce W. Longenecker on Pompeii (Gupta).