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Author Parsons, Mikeal C. (Mikeal Carl), 1957- author.

Title Ancient rhetoric and the New Testament : the influence of elementary Greek composition / Mikeal C. Parsons, Michael Wade Martin
Published Waco, Texas : Baylor University Press, [2018]

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Description 1 online resource (x, 326 pages)
Contents Cover; Title Page, Copyright, Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. Chreia: Revealing Essentials through Word and Deed; 2. Fable: Telling the Truth through Fiction; 3. Narrative: Persuading through Patterns of Storytelling; 4. Ekphrasis: Writing for Ears and Eyes; 5. Speech-in-Character: Conforming Speech to Character; 6. Encomium: Crafting Words of Praise and Critique; 7. Syncrisis: Evaluating Relative Honor; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index of Scripture and Ancient Sources; Index of Modern Authors; Index of Subjects
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on November 28, 2018)
SUBJECT Bible. New Testament -- Language, style. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85013754
Bible. New Testament fast
Subject Greek language, Biblical.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY -- Greek (Modern)
Language and languages -- Style
Greek language, Biblical
Form Electronic book
Author Martin, Michael W. (Professor of New Testament), author.
LC no. 2018028593
ISBN 9781481308816
1481308815
9781481306423
1481306421
9781481308809
1481308807