The risen crucified Christ in Galatians / Robert A. Bryant.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bryant, Robert A., 1958-

Series:

Dissertation series (Society of Biblical Literature) ; no. 185.

Dissertation series / Society of Biblical Literature ; no. 185

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Galatians--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Bible. Galatians--Language, style.

Bible. Galatians.

Physical Description:

x, 272 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Atlanta, GA : Society of Biblical Literature, [2001]

Contents:

I. Galatians and the Problem of Genre 1

Paul and Greco-Roman Letters 4

The Place of Letters in the Greco-Roman World 5

The Rise of Epistolary Criticism of the New Testament 9

Developments in the Epistolary Analysis of Paul's Letters 10

Paul's Letters and Greco-Roman Rhetoric 18

The Place of Rhetoric in the Greco-Roman World 21

The Rise of Modern Rhetorical Criticism of the New Testament 30

Developments in the Rhetorical Analysis of Paul's Letters 35

Paul's Letter-Speech to the Galatians 37

Epistolary Analyses of Galatians 38

Rhetorical Analyses of Galatians 44

Galatians and the Problem of Genre 52

II. Speech, Letter, and the Goal of Propriety 55

Rhetoric and Speech 58

The Goal of Eloquence 59

The Ideal Orator 61

Rhetoric and Epistolography 69

Rhetoric and Writing 70

Rhetoric and Epistolary Theory 72

III. Greco-Roman Resources and Principles for Persuasive Communication 77

Invention 78

Resources for Invention 78

Principles for Invention 81

Arrangement 82

Resources for Arrangement 82

Principles for Arrangement 90

Expression 91

Resources for Expression 92

Principles for Expression 103

Composing for Persuasion 104

Linear Development 105

Thematic Overtures and Conclusions 107

IV. A Remarkable Beginning: Galatians 1:1-10 111

An Unusual Salutation: Galatians 1:1-5 111

As Epistolary Prescript 112

As Epistolary Prescript and Early Church Confession 120

As Epistolary Prescript and Substitute Thanksgiving Period 123

The Fusion of Letter and Speech in Galatians 1:1-10 126

Rhetorical Movements in Galatians 1:1-10 128

Rhetorical Opening and Epistolary Prescript in Galatians 1:1-10 133

Galatians 1:1-10 as Thematic Overture 140

V. The Rhetorical Cord of the Risen Christ 143

The Thematic Overture for The Risen Christ: Galatians 1:1 144

The Risen Christ and Paul's Apostleship: Galatians 1:11-2:10 147

The Risen Christ and the Truth of the Gospel: Galatians 2:11-21 150

The Risen Christ and the Advent of the Spirit: Galatians 3:1-5 152

The Risen Christ and the Law: Galatians 3:6-4:7 152

The Risen Christ and the Liberation of Faith: Galatians 4:8-5:12 155

The Risen Christ and the Christian Life: Galatians 5:13-6:10 157

The Risen Christ and God's New Creation: Galatians 6:11-18 159

The Risen Christ in Galatians 160

VI. The Rhetorical Cord of the Crucified Christ 163

The Thematic Overture for the Crucified Christ: Galatians 1:3-5 164

The Crucified Christ and the Gift of Righteousness: Galatians 2:11-21 166

The Crucified Christ and the Advent of the Spirit: Galatians 3:1-5 170

The Crucified Christ and the Priority of Faith: Galatians 3:6-14 174

The Crucified Christ and the Revelation of Faithfulness: Galatians 3:15-4:7 179

The Crucified Christ and the Challenge to Faithfulness: Galatians 5:1-12 182

The Crucified Christ and the Christian Life: Galatians 5:13-6:10 186

The Crucified Christ and the Boast of Faith: Galatians 6:11-18 189

The Crucified Christ in Galatians 192

VII. The Rhetorical Cord of the One Who Calls in the Grace of Christ 195

The Thematic Overture for the One Who Calls in the Grace of Christ: Galatians 1:6-10 196

The One Who Calls Forth Grace: Galatians 1:11-2:10 200

The One Who Calls Forth Trust: Galatians 2:11-21 204

The One Who Calls Forth a New People: Galatians 3:1-14 206

The One Who Calls Forth New Relationships: Galatians 3:19-29 208

The One Who Calls Forth a Decision Galatians 4:8-5:12 211

The One Who Calls Forth Responsible Freedom: Galatians 5:13-6:10 216

The One Who Calls Forth the Israel of God: Galatians 6:11-18 219

The God Who Calls in the Grace of Christ in Galatians 222

VIII. Drawing the Rhetorical Cords Together 225

A Striking Ending: Galatians 6:11-18 225

Appendix Periodic Overtures 237.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-272).

ISBN:

1589830210

OCLC:

47927739