Figuring Jesus : the power of rhetorical figures of speech in the Gospel of Luke / by Keith A. Reich.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reich, Keith A.

Series:

Biblical interpretation series ; v. 107.

Biblical interpretation series, 0928-0731 ; v. 107

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jesus Christ--Words.

Jesus Christ.

Bible. Luke--Socio-rhetorical criticism.

Bible.

Greek language, Biblical--Figures of speech.

Greek language, Biblical.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (186 p.)

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book examines the Lukan Jesus' speech, specifically his use of rhetorical figures of speech, as a means of determining Luke's message and rhetorical strategy of persuasion. Classical rhetoric dominated both Greco-Roman higher education and public discourse in the first-century Mediterranean world. Thus, both authors and audiences in this era were familiar with the rudiments of rhetoric whether or not they had formal rhetorical training. Rhetorical figures of speech would have been easily recognized by an ancient audience, arresting their attention. Luke used figures of speech on the lips of Jesus as a means of persuading his audience of his role-reversing message that threatened to turn the religious, political, social, and economic systems of the Roman Empire upside-down.

Contents:

Preliminary Material / K. A. Reich

Chapter One. Introduction / K. A. Reich

Chapter Two. Figures Of Speech And The Stylistic Virtues Of Clarity And Ornamentation / K. A. Reich

Chapter Three. Figures Of Speech And The Art Of Argumentation And Persuasion / K. A. Reich

Chapter Four. The Power Of Figures Of Speech In Communicating A Role-Reversing Message / K. A. Reich

Chapter Five. Conclusion / K. A. Reich

Appendix. Alphabetical List Of Figures Of Speech Used The Lukan Jesus / K. A. Reich

Bibliography / K. A. Reich

Scripture Index / K. A. Reich

Subject Index / K. A. Reich.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-16138-9

9786613161383

90-04-20520-9

OCLC:

742350438

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9789004201859.i-176 DOI