This article was published as Chapter 32 of New Testament Foundations, Vol. 2 (© Martin, Ralph P.; Published Dec 3, 1999; ISBN: 9781579103125).

Reprinted with permission from Wipf and Stock Publishers. Further distribution or use without written permission is prohibited.

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