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Paul's Letter to the Philippians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary
Contributor(s): Witherington, Ben (Author)
ISBN: 0802801439     ISBN-13: 9780802801432
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
OUR PRICE:   $35.55  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: October 2011
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BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - Paul's Letters
- Religion | Biblical Commentary - New Testament - General
- Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament
Dewey: 227.607
LCCN: 2011017695
Physical Information: 1" H x 6.2" W x 9.1" (1.20 lbs) 342 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Christian
 
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Interprets Paul's letter in light of its rhetorical content and cultural context
Skeptical of the trend among many biblical scholars to analyze Paul's short, affectionate letter to the Philippians in light of Greco-Roman letter-writing conventions, Ben Witherington instead looks at Philippians as a masterful piece of long-distance oratory -- an extension of Paul's oral speech, dictated to a scribe and meant to be read aloud to its recipients. Witherington examines Philippians in light of Greco-Roman rhetorical conventions, identifying Paul's purpose, highlighting his main points and his persuasive strategies, and considering how his original audience would have heard and received Paul's message.

Contributor Bio(s): Witherington, Ben: - Imminent Domain: The Story of the Kingdom of God and Its Celebration,