Philodemus and the New Testament world / edited by John T. Fitzgerald, Dirk Obbink, Glenn S. Holland.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Fitzgerald, John T., 1948-

Obbink, Dirk.

Holland, Glenn Stanfield, 1952-

Series:

Supplements to Novum Testamentum ; v. 111.

Supplements to Novum Testamentum, 0167-9732 ; v. 111

Language:

English

Greek, Modern (1453-)

Subjects (All):

Bible. Epistles--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Philodemus, approximately 110 B.C.-approximately 40 B.C.

Philodemus.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (446 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2004.

Language Note:

Modern Greek (1453-)

Summary:

The fifteen essays in this volume, rooted in the work of the Hellenistic Moral Philosophy and Early Christianity Section of the SBL, examine the works of Philodemus and how they illuminate the cultural context of early Christianity. Born in Gadara in Syria, Philodemus (ca. 110-40 BCE) was active in Italy as an Epicurean philosopher and poet. This volume comprises three parts; the first deals with Philodemus’ works in their own terms, the second situates his thought within its larger Greco-Roman context, and the third explores the implications of his work for understanding the earliest Christians, especially Paul. It will be useful to all readers interested in Hellenistic philosophy and rhetoric as well as Second Temple Judaism and early Christianity.

Contents:

Preliminary Material / John T. Fitzgerald , Dirk Obbink and Glenn S. Holland

Introduction: Philodemus and the Papyri from Herculaneum / John T. Fitzgerald

All Things To All Men: Philodemus’ Model of Therapy and the Audience of de Morte / David Armstrong

Philodemus On The Plain Speaking Of The Other Philosophers / Diskin Clay

Craft, Cult, And Canon In The Books From Herculaneum / Dirk Obbink

How To Commit Philosophy Obliquely: Philodemus’ Epigrams In The Light Of His Peri Parrhesias / David Sider

A Measure Of Parrhesia: The State Of The Manuscript Of Pherc. 1471 / L. Michael White

Epicurean Economics / Elizabeth Asmis

Philodemus, “On Wealth” And “On Household Management:” Naturally Wealthy Epicureans Against Poor Cynics / David L. Balch

Cicero, Philodemus, And The Development Of Late Hellenistic Rhetorical Theory / Robert Gaines

Remembering The Garden: The Trouble With Women In The School Of Epicurus / Pamela Gordon

Call Me Frank: Lucian’S (Self-)Defense Of Frank Speaking And Philodemus’ Περí Παρρησíας / Glenn S. Holland

The Pastoral Epistles In The Light Of Philodemus’ “On Frank Criticism” / S.J. Benjamin Fiore

Paul’S Frank Speech With The Galatians And The Corinthians / J. Paul Sampley

Philodemus And Paul On Rhetorical Delivery (ύπóκρισις) / Bruce W. Winter

Gadara: Philodemus’ Native City / John T. Fitzgerald

Index Of Ancient Authors And Texts / Dirk Obbink and Glenn S. Holland

Index Of Modern Scholars / Dirk Obbink and Glenn S. Holland.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

1-280-46410-0

9786610464104

1-4175-9757-7

90-474-0024-0

OCLC:

191935794

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789047400240 DOI