The Rhetoric of Digressions

Name: The Rhetoric of Digressions | Revelation 7:1-17 and 10:1-11:13 and Ancient Communication
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Revelation 7:1-17 and 10:1-11:13 and Ancient Communication

Peter S. Perry(Autor*in)

Mohr Siebeck (Verlag)

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Erschienen im Oktober 2009

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Cover
Preface
Table of Contents
List of Tables
Introduction: Experiencing Rev 7:1-17 and 10:1-11:13
1. Methodology
a) Margaret M. Mitchell and Historical Rhetorical Criticism
b) Bruce Longenecker and Chain-Link Transitions
c) Stephen Pattemore and Relevance Theory
2. The Cognitive Environment of the Seven Assemblies of Asia
3. Outline of the Argument
Chapter 1: On Structure and Terminology
1. Oecumenius: An Initial Approach
2. 'Digression' and 'Deviation'
3. An Overview of Deviations in the Structure of Revelation
4. Terms for Rev 7:1-17 and 10:1-11:13 in the Structure of Revelation
a) Interlude
b) Intercalation
c) Interruption
d) Parenthesis
e) Digression
f) Contrasting Units
g) Interlock
h) Pause, Proleptic Vision
i) Expansion
5. Conclusions from Survey of Terms
Chapter 2: Discontinuity and Continuity in Revelation 7 and 10-11
1. Criteria for delimiting units
2. Experiencing the Structure of Rev 7:1-17
a) Delimiting Markers: Signaling Ambiguity
b) Communication Axis: Discontinuity
c) Personal References: Discontinuity then Continuity
d) Dramatis Personae: Discontinuity
e) Spatial Signals: Discontinuity
f) Temporal Signals: Discontinuity and Delay then Continuity
g) Thematic Vocabulary: Ambiguous Standing and Seals
h) Summary of Analysis of Rev 7:1-17
3. Experiencing the Structure of Rev 10:1-11:13
a) Delimiting Markers: Discontinuity and Ambiguity
b) Communication Axis: Discontinuity
c) Personal References: Discontinuity
d) Dramatis Personae: Discontinuity and Transformation
e) Spatial Signals: Discontinuity
f) Temporal Signals: Discontinuity and Delay
g) Thematic Vocabulary: Standing and Prophecy
h) Summary of Analysis of Rev 10:1-11:13
4. Conclusions and Questions
Chapter 3: Digressions in Theory
1. pa???ßas?? in Biblical, Classical, and Literary Studies
2. An Overview of Ancient Rhetorical Theory
3. Descriptions and Prescriptions by Rhetoricians
a) Hermagoras of Temnos (2nd century BCE)
b) Teachers in Cicero's time (1st c. BCE)
c) Cicero (1st c. BCE)
d) Teachers in Quintilian's Time (1st c. CE)
e) Quintilian (1st c. CE)
f) An Alternate Tradition on Digressions: pa?ad????s??
4. Summary of Rhetoricians' Discussion of Digressions
5. Emotions (p? p???)
a) Fear (f?ß??)
b) Confidence (???s??)
c) Emulation (?????)
6. Conclusions
Chapter 4: Digressions in Practice
1. Distinguishing Simple and Systematic Digressions
2. Articulated and Unarticulated Digressions
3. A Greek-speaking Jew in 1st c. Rome: Josephus
a) Vita 36-42: Josephus Introduces His Opponent Iustus
b) Vita 336-67: Iustus of Tiberius, Lying Historian
c) Contra Apionem 1.47-56: Josephus, Eyewitness
d) Contra Apionem 2.145-286: Praise for the Jewish Constitution
4. Greek-speaking Jews in Alexandria: Aristeas and 2 Maccabees
5. Speeches in 1st c. Asia Minor: Dio of Prusa
6. Digressions in Drama and Poetry?
a) ?µß??íµ?? and ?pe?s?d??? in Drama
b) Digressions in Poetry
7. Digression in the New Testament: Epistle to the Hebrews
8. Apocalyptic and Hebrew Literature
a) Jubilees 23.9-32: The Future Evil Generation
b) Sibylline Oracles I.125-282: Noah the Moral Preacher
c) Exodus 12:1-28
d) Zechariah 2:6-13 (2:10-17 Heb)
e) Relevance to Revelation 7 and 10-11
9. Conclusions
Chapter 5: Revelation 7:1-17 and 10:1-11:13 as Digressions
1. Terminology: pa???ßas??
2. Unarticulated Digressions
3. Experiencing Revelation 7:1-17 as a Digression
a) Function: Ethical/Emotional
b) Length means Delay
c) Location for Maximum Emotional Impact
d) Minimal Use of Transitions
e) Relevance to Whole more than Part
f) Topics: Ethos of Author and Audience
4. Experiencing Revelation 10:1-11:13 as a Digression
a) Function: Ethical/Emotional
b) Length means Delay
c) Location for Maximum Emotional Impact
d) Minimal Use of Transitions
e) Relevance to Whole more than Part
f) Topics: Ethos of Author and Audience
5. Systematic Digressions
6. Emotion: Minimizing Fear, Maximizing Confidence
7. Digressions as Chaos in the Midst of Order
8. Theological Implications
Chapter 6: Conclusions and Trajectories
1. Conclusions and Contributions
2. Trajectories: Other Texts Marked as Deviations
a) Delayed to Imminent Judgment and Long to Short Digressions
b) From Orderly to Chaotic: Digressions in Rev 12-22
c) Questions for Future Research
Appendix: A List of Digressions in Ancient Literature
Bibliography
1. Primary Sources
2. Secondary Literature
Index of Ancient Sources
A. Hebrew Scriptures and Septuagint
B. New Testament
C. Josephus
D. Early Jewish Literature
E. Patristic Sources
F. Other Greek and Latin Literary Sources
Index of Modern Authors
Index of Subjects
Select Greek Words and Phrases

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