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Creation of History, Second Edition|Michael R. Cosby

Creation of History, Second Edition : The Transformation of Barnabas from Peacemaker to Warrior Saint

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In this groundbreaking study, Michael Cosby uncovers the unknown history of the transformation of the Apostle Barnabas from a peacemaker to a warrior saint. Modern Cypriot beliefs about Barnabas diverge significantly from the New Testament depiction of the man as a leader involved in creative solutions to ethnic conflicts in the early church. Over the centuries, he morphed into a symbol of Greek Cypriot nationalism, bequeathing his power to the archbishop in Nicosia. This modern mythical St. Barnabas resulted from a complicated blend of religious and political maneuvering at key points in the history of Cyprus. Orthodox clergy made a consensus builder complicit in the ongoing strife between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. Cosby's thought-provoking book challenges readers to ponder their own beliefs to sort through what is history and what is legend.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781725269033
  • ISBN-10: 1725269031
  • Publisher: Cascade Books
  • Publish Date: September 2021
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.75 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.24 pounds
  • Page Count: 266

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