The hope of glory : honor discourse and New Testament interpretation / David A. deSilva.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

deSilva, David A., 1967-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. New Testament--Socio-rhetorical criticism.

Bible.

Bible. New Testament.

Honor in the Bible.

Socio-rhetorical criticism of sacred works.

Physical Description:

xvii, 228 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Collegeville, Minn. : Liturgical Press, [1999]

Summary:

The Hope of Glory Honor Discourse and New Testament Interpretation invites the reader to examine how the New Testament sought to shape the ambitions, behaviors, and social interactions of honor-sensitive people. How did these texts help the early Christians set their hearts on gaining honor and self-respect before God, and withstand society's pressure to return to its values? How may those who share commitment to Jesus support one another so as to offset society's erosion of their commitment? What is the source of the believer's honor, and how can he or she preserve it intact?

Contents:

Introduction Reading the New Testament in Cultural Context xiii

1 Honor Discourse, Classical Rhetoric, and Social Engineering 1

2 Honor Discourse in Matthew 34

3 Honor Discourse in the Fourth Gospel 70

4 Honor Discourse in 1 and 2 Thessalonians 91

5 Honor Discourse in the Corinthian Correspondence 118

6 Honor Discourse in the Epistle to the Hebrews 144

7 Honor Discourse in the Apocalypse of John 178

Conclusion Honor Discourse, Exegesis, and the Church 203

Bibliography of Modern Authors 210

Index of Texts Cited 216

Index of Modern Authors 227.

Notes:

"A Michael Glazier book."

"A Connections book."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 210-215) and indexes.

ISBN:

0814658237

OCLC:

39498757