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The Rhetorical Purpose and the Political and Military Character of Philippians

The Rhetorical Purpose and the Political and Military Character of Philippians A Call to Stand Firm

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Publisher's Synopsis

This text argues that Paul wrote "Philippians" in order to encourage the Christians in Philippi to remain steadfast in their commitment to Christ and the Gospel ministry and to show them how to do so. To organize the letter and accomplish his hortatory purpose, Paul drew upon the conventions of ancient deliberative rhetoric and utilized political topoi, terminology, and concepts to portray and reinforce corporate Christian identity as "heavenly citizenship".

Book information

ISBN: 9780773423749
Publisher: Mellen Biblical Press
Imprint: Mellen Biblical Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 227.6066
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 267
Weight: 566g
Height: 240mm
Width: 158mm
Spine width: 25mm