Ben Witherington III; Jason A. Myers
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Witherington and Myers provide a much-needed introduction to the ancient art of persuasion and its use within the various New Testament documents. Mor
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e than just an exploration of the use of the ancient rhetorical tools and devices, this guide introduces the reader to all that went into convincing an audience about some subject. Witherington and Myers make the case that rhetorical criticism is a more fruitful approach to the NT epistles than the oft-employed approaches of literary and discourse criticism. Familiarity with the art of rhetoric also helps the reader explore non-epistolary genres. In addition to the general introduction to rhetorical criticism, the book guides readers through the many and varied uses of rhetoric in most NT documents--not only telling readers about rhetoric in the NT, but showing them the way it was employed."This brief guide book is intended to provide the reader with an entrance into understanding the rhetorical analysis of various parts of the NT, the value such studies bring for understanding what is being proclaimed and defended in the NT, and how Christ is presented in ways that would be considered persuasive in antiquity." - from the introduction
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Religion & Spirituality
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English & College Success
English
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Religion
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Bibles
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Adventurous & Action-Packed
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Publisher
Wipf and Stock Publishers
Month-Year
Sep, 2022
ISBN
ISBN-13: 9781532689703
ISBN-10: 1532689705
Language
English
No. of Pages
396
Format
E-book
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