Paradigms of Being in Christ: A Study of the Epistle to the Philippians Contributor(s): Smit, Peter-Ben (Author), Labahn, Michael (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0567662543 ISBN-13: 9780567662545 Publisher: T&T Clark OUR PRICE: $51.43 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - General - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - General |
Dewey: 227.6 |
Series: Library of New Testament Studies |
Physical Information: 0.46" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.69 lbs) 224 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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Publisher Description: In his Epistle to the Philippians, Paul positions himself as an example of 'being in Christ'. The way in which he does this points out that he consciously positions himself in the tradition of classical rhetoric, where the use of paradigms (exempla) was a standard element in deliberative arguing. Paul describes his life as coloured by Christ in such a way that he represents Christ to the Philippians, and the |
Contributor Bio(s): Smit, Peter-Ben: - Peter-Ben Smit is is Extraordinary Professor of Old Catholic Theology at Utrecht University and lecturer for New Testament at VU University Amsterdam. |