Publisher's Synopsis
""Apology and Polemic in the New Testament: The Bohlen Lectures 1915"" by Andrew D. Heffern is a scholarly work that explores the use of apologetic and polemic language in the New Testament. The book is based on a series of lectures given by Heffern at the University of Pennsylvania in 1915. The term ""apologetic"" refers to arguments made in defense of a particular belief or doctrine, while ""polemic"" refers to arguments made against opposing beliefs or doctrines. Heffern examines how these forms of rhetoric are used in the New Testament, particularly in the writings of Paul and the Gospel of John. Heffern argues that the use of apologetic and polemic language in the New Testament was a response to the challenges and criticisms faced by early Christians from both Jewish and pagan communities. He also explores the different rhetorical strategies employed by New Testament authors to defend and promote their beliefs, including appeals to reason, appeals to scripture, and the use of personal testimony. Overall, ""Apology and Polemic in the New Testament"" provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the role of rhetoric in the early Christian movement, shedding light on the ways in which early Christians sought to defend and promote their beliefs in a diverse and often hostile cultural context.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
