Exploring Colossians.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jeal, Roy R.

Series:

Rhetoric of Religious Antiquity Series

Rhetoric of Religious Antiquity Series ; v.5

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rhetoric in the Bible.

Christianity and culture.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (350 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Atlanta : Society of Biblical Literature, 2024.

Summary:

Roy R. Jeal's 'Exploring Colossians' presents an in-depth rhetorical analysis of the biblical letter to the Colossians, exploring its grand vision from God's creation to the new reality in Christ. This commentary examines the imagery and persuasive discourse utilized in the letter, emphasizing the transition from worldly philosophies to living in the fullness of Christ. Jeal highlights the importance of orderly behavior guided by love, contrasting it with the divisive nature of Mediterranean life. The book is designed for scholars and students of theology and religious studies, aiming to provide insights into early Christian discourse and its cultural context. Jeal, a Professor Emeritus and Research Associate, combines his expertise in religious antiquity and rhetoric to offer a comprehensive examination of the text. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Editorial Foreword

Preface

Abbreviations

Glossary

Introduction

The Opening (1:1-23)

Scene One

The Middle (1:24-4:6)

Scene Two

Scene Three

The Closing (4:7-18)

Scene Four

Rhetorical Force as Emergent Discourse

Bibliography

Ancient Sources Index

Modern Authors Index.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781628376166

1628376163

OCLC:

1465269050