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The characterization of Jesus in the Book of Hebrews / by Brian C. Small.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Small, Brian C.
- Series:
- Biblical interpretation series ; v. 128.
- Biblical interpretation series, 0928-0731 ; volume 128
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Bible. Hebrews--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
- Bible.
- Jesus Christ--Person and offices--Biblical teaching.
- Jesus Christ.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (417 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- Boston : Brill, 2014.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- In The Characterization of Jesus in the Book of Hebrews Brian Small applies the tools of literary and rhetorical criticism to reconstruct the author of Hebrew’s portrayal of Jesus’ character. The author of Hebrews uses a variety of literary and rhetorical devices in order to develop his characterization of Jesus. The portrait that emerges is that Jesus is a person of exemplary character, who exhibits both divine and human character traits. Some of the traits reveal Jesus’ greatness while others reveal his moral excellence. Jesus’ exemplary character plays a prominent role in the author’s argument and has profound implications for his audience. Jesus’ character produces many benefits for his followers and his character entails certain obligations from his followers.
- Contents:
- Preliminary Material / Brian C. Small
- 1 Introduction / Brian C. Small
- 2 Characterization in Literary Theory / Brian C. Small
- 3 Characterization in Ancient Rhetorical Theory / Brian C. Small
- 4 The Characterization of Jesus in Hebrews / Brian C. Small
- 5 The Role and Significance of the Characterization of Jesus in the Argument of Hebrews / Brian C. Small
- 6 Conclusion / Brian C. Small
- Bibliography / Brian C. Small
- Index of Modern Authors / Brian C. Small
- Index of Ancient Sources / Brian C. Small
- Index of Names and Subjects / Brian C. Small.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 90-04-26445-0
- OCLC:
- 870745858
- Publisher Number:
- 10.1163/9789004264458 DOI
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