| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 252 pages) |
| Series |
Library of New Testament studies ; 402 |
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T & T Clark library of biblical studies |
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Library of New Testament studies ; 402.
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T & T Clark library of biblical studies.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- 1. The literary and thematic unity of 1 Corinthians 1-4 -- 2. The social and rhetorical background of 1 Corinthians 1-4 -- 3. Paul and sophistic rhetoric in 1 Corinthians 1-4 -- 4. Apollos' function in 1 Corinthians 1-4 -- 5. Summary and conclusion |
| Summary |
Research into the social and rhetorical background of the Corinthian church, shows that the Corinthians were evaluating their leaders based on their rhetorical prowess, seeking to associate with those who would enhance their status and honour. The coherence of Paul's argument in 1 Corinthians 1-4 is evaluated, particularly by showing how Paul's discourse of the cross and Sophia relate to the issue of the dissensions in the Corinthian ekklesia. Once demonstrated that there is a misunderstanding of wisdom amongst church leaders at the basis of the dissensions, a redefinition of the wisdom offere |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-246) and indexes |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Apollos (Biblical figure)
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| SUBJECT |
Apollos (Biblical figure) fast |
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Paul (saint ; 0005?-0067?) ram |
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Paulus (Apostel). Korintherbrief (I.) 1-4. swd |
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Apollon. swd |
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Bible. Corinthians, 1st, I-IV -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
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Bible -- Socio-rhetorical criticism.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh95007826
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Bible. Corinthians, 1st, I-IV fast |
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Bible fast |
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Bible. New Testament. Épîtres Paul Corinthiens 1 -- Critique, interprétation, etc. ram |
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Rhetoric in the Bible.
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Rhetoric, Ancient.
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RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- New Testament.
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RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- Paul's Letters.
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Socio-rhetorical criticism of sacred works
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Rhetoric, Ancient
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Rhetoric in the Bible
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Rhetorik
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Rhétorique antique.
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Rhétorique dans la Bible.
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Sagesse dans la Bible.
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780567628237 |
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056762823X |
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9780567661173 |
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0567661172 |
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