Enemies of the Cross of Christ

Name: Enemies of the Cross of Christ
Price: 172.86 GBP
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Author: Demetrius Williams
ISBN: 9780826460523

A Rhetorical Analysis of the Terminology of the Cross and Conflict in Philippians

by Demetrius Williams

Hardback
298 pages
Publisher: Continuum
15.6 x 23.4 x 1.8 cm

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Employing classical rhetorical analysis, this book examines how Paul structures a deliberative argument using his understanding of the "cross of Christ". His goals are to guide/advise the Philippian community through internal and external strife (chapter 2), combat his opponents (chapter 3) and develop his notion of the eschatological community (3:18-21). Williams proposes that while Paul has a "theology of the death of Jesus", of which cross terminology is one of several aspects, this terminology is used almost exclusively in polemical/conflictual contexts. Hence Paul appears to be using "cross of Christ" not so much as a doctrine but rather as a rhetorical tool, in a context of conflict and strife, to support his understanding of eschatology, apostolic service, the nature of Christian existence and community among the saints.