Paradigms of Being in Christ
A Study of the Epistle to the Philippians
1st Edition
Published on 1. August 2013
224 pages
978-0-567-37218-5 (ISBN)
Description
In his Epistle to the Philippians, Paul positions himself as an example of 'being in Christ'. The way in which he does this points out that he consciously positions himself in the tradition of classical rhetoric, where the use of paradigms (exempla) was a standard element in deliberative arguing. Paul describes his life as coloured by Christ in such a way that he represents Christ to the Philippians, and the
response he hopes to evoke in their congregation is that of similar behaviour.
The analysis of Smit combines observations on classical rhetoric, exegetical analyses of Philippians, and views from the perspective of gender and masculinity studies into a new and fresh analysis of the material. He shows that ancient ideals of deliberative rhetoric have influenced Philippians in much the same way in which they appear in e.g. Aristotle, Plutarch, and (also) 2 Maccabees. This study both positions Paul in the cultural context of his day and indicates the newness of his enterprise.
response he hopes to evoke in their congregation is that of similar behaviour.
The analysis of Smit combines observations on classical rhetoric, exegetical analyses of Philippians, and views from the perspective of gender and masculinity studies into a new and fresh analysis of the material. He shows that ancient ideals of deliberative rhetoric have influenced Philippians in much the same way in which they appear in e.g. Aristotle, Plutarch, and (also) 2 Maccabees. This study both positions Paul in the cultural context of his day and indicates the newness of his enterprise.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-0-567-37218-5 (9780567372185)
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Peter-Ben Smit is is Extraordinary Professor of Old Catholic Theology at Utrecht University and lecturer for New Testament at VU University Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Content
1. Introduction
2. The Communicative Setting: Genre, Structure, Aims and Context of Philippians
3. Models of Identity in Philippians
4. Conclusions
Bibliography
2. The Communicative Setting: Genre, Structure, Aims and Context of Philippians
3. Models of Identity in Philippians
4. Conclusions
Bibliography
