| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 278 pages) |
| Series |
Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 223 |
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Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 223
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| Contents |
Cover; Editorial Board; Title; Copyright; Dedication; CONTENTS; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; INTRODUCTION; Chapter 1; Chapter 2 THE LETTER OF PAUL TO THE PHILIPPIANS: SOME PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONS; Chapter 3 ''EVEN DEATH ON A CROSS'': A RHETORICAL EXEGETICAL EXAMINATION OF PHILIPPIANS 2.1-30; Chapter 4 ''WE ARE THE CIRCUMCISION'': A RHETORICAL EXEGETICAL EXAMINATION OF PHILIPPIANS 3.1-21; Chapter 5; Bibliography; Index of References; Index of Authors |
| Summary |
Enemies of the Cross' employs classical rhetorical analysis to examine how Paul structures a deliberative argument using his understanding of the 'cross of Christ'. His goals are to guide/advise the Philippian community through internal and external strife (ch. 2), combat his opponents (ch. 3), and develop his notion of the eschatological community (3:18-21). Williams proposes that while Paul has a 'theology of the death of Jesus', of which cross terminology is one of several aspects, this terminology is used almost exclusively in polemical/conflictual contexts. Hence Paul appears to be using ' |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-264) and indexes |
| Notes |
Text in English with some Greek |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Bible. Philippians -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Bible. Philippians. |
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Brieven van Paulus.
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Filippenzen (bijbelboek)
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Kruis van Christus.
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RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- New Testament.
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RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- Paul's Letters.
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0567170624 |
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1283193809 |
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9780567170620 |
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9781283193801 |
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