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Philemon, Colossians & Ephesians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on the Captivity Epistles

A Socio-rhetorical Commentary on the Captivity Epistles

  • Paperback
  • 400 pages
  • Publisher: Alban Publishing
  • 15.6 x 23.4 x 2.3 cm

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This volume completes Ben Witherington’s contributions to the set of Eerdmans socio-rhetorical commentaries on the New Testament.

In addition to the usual features of these commentaries, Witherington offers an innovative way of looking at Colossians, Ephesians, and Philemon as interrelated documents written at different levels of moral discourse. Colossians is first-order moral discourse (the opening gambit), Ephesians is second-order moral discourse (what one says after the opening salvo to the same audience), and Philemon is third-order moral discourse (what one says to a personal friend or intimate). Witherington successfully analyzes these documents as examples of Asiatic rhetoric, explaining the differences in style from earlier Pauline documents. He further shows that Paul is deliberately engaging in the transformation of existing social institutions.

As always, Witherington’s work is scholarly and engaging. With detailed “Closer Look” sections, The Letters to Philemon, the Colossians, and the Ephesians is perfect for the libraries of clergy, biblical scholars, and seminaries.

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A Week in the Fall of JerusalemPhilemon, Colossians & Ephesians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on the Captivity Epistles
  • Author

    Ben Witherington

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Alban Publishing

  • Published

    November 2007

  • Weight

    591g

  • Page Count

    400

  • Dimensions

    15.6 x 23.4 x 2.3 cm

  • ISBN

    9780802824882

  • ISBN-10

    0802824889

  • Eden Code

    1141178

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