Paul's Letter to the Philippians: A Socio-Rhetorical

Paul's Letter to the Philippians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary

Interprets Paulâ€™s letter in light of its rhetorical content and cultural context

Skeptical of the trend among many biblical scholars to analyze Paulâ€™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 â€• an extension of Paulâ€™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 Paulâ€™s purpose, highlighting his main points and his persuasive strategies, and considering how his original audience would have heard and received Paulâ€™s message.
Country USA
Brand Wm. B. Eerdmans
Manufacturer Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
ReleaseDate 2011-10-06
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780802801432

Paul's Letter to the Philippians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary