| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 176 pages) |
| Series |
Biblical interpretation series, 0928-0731 ; v. 107 |
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Biblical interpretation series ; v. 107.
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| Contents |
Chapter One Introduction; Chapter Two Figures of Speech and the Stylistic Virtues of Clarity and Ornamentation; Chapter Three Figures of Speech and the Art of Argumentation and Persuasion; Chapter Four The Power of Figures of Speech in Communicating a Role-Reversing Message; Chapter Five Conclusion; Appendix Alphabetical List of Figures of Speech Used by the Lukan Jesus; Bibliography; Scripture Index; Subject Index |
| Summary |
This book examines the Lukan Jesus' speech, specifically his use of rhetorical figures of speech, as a means of determining Luke's message and rhetorical strategy of persuasion. Classical rhetoric dominated both Greco-Roman higher education and public discourse in the first-century Mediterranean world. Thus, both authors and audiences in this era were familiar with the rudiments of rhetoric whether or not they had formal rhetorical training. Rhetorical figures of speech would have been easily recognized by an ancient audience, arresting their attention. Luke used figures of speech on the lips |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Jesus Christ -- Words.
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| SUBJECT |
Jesus Christ fast |
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Bible. Luke -- Socio-rhetorical criticism
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Bible. Luke fast |
| Subject |
Greek language, Biblical -- Figures of speech
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RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- New Testament.
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RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- Jesus, the Gospels & Acts.
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Socio-rhetorical criticism of sacred works
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Words of Jesus Christ
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789004205208 |
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9004205209 |
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1283161389 |
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9781283161381 |
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9786613161383 |
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6613161381 |
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