Rhetoric at the Boundaries : The Art and Theology of New Testament Chain-Link Transitions / Bruce W. Longenecker.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Longenecker, Bruce W.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. New Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (317 p.)

Place of Publication:

Waco, Texas : Baylor University Press, [2005]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In Rhetoric at the Boundaries Bruce W. Longenecker explores the way in which New Testament authors used an ancient rhetorical device to effect smooth transitions, both large and small. His study demonstrates how recognition of this rhetorical technique proves decisive for New Testament interpretation. Longenecker accomplishes this by examining the evidence for chain-link interlocks in a variety of ancient sources, including the Hebrew scriptures, Jewish and Roman authors of the Graeco-Roman world, and the Graeco-Roman rhetoricians. He then applies the results of the survey to fifteen problemat

Contents:

The rhetoricians' recommendations

Chain-link interlock among other ancient rhetorical devices

The anatomy of chain-link interlock

Ancient examples of chain-link interlock

Chain-link interlock and the logic of Romans

Chain-link interlock and the structure of the Apocalypse

Chain-link interlock and the theology of the Fourth Gospel

Chain-link interlock and the narrative of Acts

Chain-link interlock and the interpretation of Acts.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-282) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9786610302833

9781280302831

1280302836

9781602581210

1602581215

9781423790563

1423790561

9781433709265

1433709260

OCLC:

666948082