Paul and ancient rhetoric: theory and practice in the Hellenistic context
The Apostle Paul lived and breathed in a Hellenistic culture that placed high value on the art of rhetoric, and recent advances in rhetorical criticism of the New Testament have resulted in a new emphasis on the rhetorical aspect of his letters. As many scholars have pointed out, however, it is not...
| Subtitles: | Paul & Ancient Rhetoric |
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| Contributors: | ; |
| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge
Cambridge University Press
2016.
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| In: | Year: 2016 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Paul Apostle
/ Rhetoric
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| IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
Collection of essays
B Paul the Apostle, Saint B Bible ; Epistles of Paul ; Criticism, interpretation, etc B Bible. Epistles of Paul Criticism, interpretation, etc B Rhetoric, Ancient ; History and criticism B Paul ; the Apostle, Saint B Rhetoric, Ancient History and criticism |
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Print version: 9781107073791 |
| Summary: | The Apostle Paul lived and breathed in a Hellenistic culture that placed high value on the art of rhetoric, and recent advances in rhetorical criticism of the New Testament have resulted in a new emphasis on the rhetorical aspect of his letters. As many scholars have pointed out, however, it is not clear to what extent ancient rhetoric actually influenced Paul and his writing or how important rhetoric is for interpreting the Pauline corpus. This volume, containing contributions from major figures in the field, provides a nuanced examination of how ancient rhetoric should inform our understanding of Paul and his letters. The essays discuss Paul's historical context, present innovative advances in and trenchant critiques of rhetorical theory, and offer fresh readings of key Pauline texts. Outlining the strengths and weaknesses of a widely used approach, Paul and Ancient Rhetoric will be a valuable resource for New Testament and Classics scholars. |
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| Item Description: | Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 11 Nov 2015) |
| ISBN: | 1139683640 |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1017/CBO9781139683647 |