| Ancient Rhetoric and Paul's Apology: The Compositional Unity of 2 Corinthians Contributor(s): Long, Fredrick J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521078954 ISBN-13: 9780521078955 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $49.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2008 Annotation: This study demonstrates the unity of 2 Corinthians, drawing on extensive research in classical discourse. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament - Religion | Biblical Studies - Exegesis & Hermeneutics |
| Dewey: 227.306 |
| Series: Society for New Testament Studies Monograph |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.88 lbs) 312 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Academic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Pauline scholarship has typically interpreted 2 Corinthians as a later editorial composite of several letters. Fredrick Long situates the text within Classical literary and rhetorical conventions and argues for its unity based upon numerous parallels with ancient apology in the tradition of Andocides, Socrates, Isocrates and Demosthenes. He provides a comprehensive survey and rigorous genre analysis of ancient forensic discourse in support of his claims, and demonstrates how the unified message of Paul's letter can be recovered. |
Contributor Bio(s): Long, Fredrick J.: - Fredrick J. Long is Assistant Professor of New Testament at Bethel College, Mishawaka, Indiana. |