Enemies of the cross of Christ : the terminology of the cross and conflict in Philippians / Demetrius K. Williams.

Format:

Book

Thesis/Dissertation

Author/Creator:

Williams, Demetrius K.

Series:

Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 223.

Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 223

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. N.T--Philippians--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible. Philippians--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Bible. Philippians.

Symbolism in the Bible.

Holy Cross.

Local Subjects:

Bible. N.T--Philippians--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Genre:

Academic theses.

Physical Description:

xiv, 278 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

London : Sheffield Academic Press, [2002]

Summary:

'Enemies of the Cross' employs classical rhetorical analysis to examine how Paul structures a deliberative argument using his understanding of the 'cross of Christ'. His goals are to guide/advise the Philippian community through internal and external strife (ch. 2), combat his opponents (ch.3), and develop his notion of the eschatological community (3:18-21). Williams proposes that while Paul has a 'theology of the death of Jesus', of which cross terminology is one of several aspects, this terminology is used almost exclusively in polemical/conflictual contexts. Hence Paul appears to be using 'cross of Christ' not so much as a doctrine but rather as a rhetorical tool, in a context of conflict and strife, to support his understanding of eschatology, apostolic service, the nature of Christian existence, and community among the saints.

Notes:

Originally presented as the author's thesis-Harvard Divinity School, 1997.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [253]-264) and index.

ISBN:

0826460526

OCLC:

50099991