Rhetoric of the Gospel, Second Edition Theological Artistry in the Gospels and Acts

Name: Rhetoric of the Gospel, Second Edition Theological Artistry in the Gospels and Acts
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ISBN: 9780664238223

ISBN-10: 066423822X

ISBN-13: 9780664238223

Edition: 2013

Authors: C. Clifton Black

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While most books on biblical rhetoric focus primarily on the epistles, this volume from prominent scholar C. Clifton Black considers the variety of rhetorical critical approaches now being applied to the Gospels (including Luke-Acts). This updated edition takes into account recent research since the first volume was published in 2001 and features two brand new chapters. Black provides an overview of the different forms of rhetorical criticism, with examples from the Gospel of John; studies of characterization in Matthew and Luke; an analysis of classical rhetorical criteria found in Mark and Luke-Acts; and an analysis of the rhetoric of the parables with implications for contemporary…

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List price: $35.00
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date: 8/12/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 250
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.57" tall
Weight: 0.814
Language: English



Preface to the Second Edition


Preface to the First Edition


Acknowledgments


Abbreviations


Introduction



Rhetorical Questions in New Testament Study


The Gospels



Matthew's Characterization of Faith



An Oration at Olivet



Theophilus, Meet Theophrastus



"The Words That You Gave to Me I Have Given to Them"


The Acts of the Apostles



The Case of the Feckless Ficelle



The Rhetorical Form of the Early Christian Sermon


Preaching



Four Stations en Route to a Parabolic Homiletic



For the Preacher: Counsel from an Old Lawyer


Conclusion



Peroration


Bibliography


Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Sources


Index of Ancient Terms


Index of Modern Authors and Subjects