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New Testament Interpretation Through Rhetorical Criticism (Studies In Religion),New
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New Testament Interpretation through Rhetorical Criticism provides readers of the Bible with an important tool for understanding the Scriptures. Based on the theory and practice of Greek rhetoric in the New Testament, George Kennedy's approach acknowledges that New Testament writers wrote to persuade an audience of the truth of their messages. These writers employed rhetorical conventions that were widely known and imitated in the society of the times. Sometimes confirming but often challenging common interpretations of texts, this is the first systematic study of the rhetorical composition of the New Testament.As a complement to form criticism, historical criticism, and other methods of biblical analysis, rhetorical criticism focuses on the text as we have it and seeks to discover the basis of its powerful appeal and the intent of its authors. Kennedy shows that biblical writers employed both 'external' modes of persuasion, such as scriptural authority, the evidence of miracles, and the testimony of witnesses, and 'internal' methods, such as ethos (authority and character of the speaker), pathos (emotional appeal to the audience), and logos (deductive and inductive argument in the text).In the opening chapter Kennedy presents a survey of how rhetoric was taught in the New Testament period and outlines a rigorous method of rhetorical criticism that involves a series of steps. He provides in succeeding chapters examples of rhetorical analysis, looking closely at the Sermon on the Mount, the Sermon on the Plain, Jesus' farewell to the disciples in John's Gospel, the distinctive rhetoric of Jesus, the speeches in Acts, and the approach of Saint Paul in Second Corinthians, Thessalonians, Galatians, and Romans.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'New Testament Interpretation Through Rhetorical Criticism'? A: The book primarily focuses on understanding the New Testament through the lens of rhetorical criticism, exploring how biblical writers used rhetorical techniques to persuade their audiences.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'New Testament Interpretation Through Rhetorical Criticism' is George A. Kennedy.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on September 10, 1984.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the First Edition of the book.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 184 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in biblical studies? A: Yes, the book provides a systematic approach to rhetorical criticism, making it accessible for both beginners and those with more advanced knowledge in biblical studies.
- Q: Does this book include examples of rhetorical analysis? A: Yes, it includes several examples of rhetorical analysis, including discussions of the Sermon on the Mount and other key texts in the New Testament.
- Q: What additional methods of biblical analysis does this book complement? A: This book complements form criticism, historical criticism, and various other methods of biblical analysis.
- Q: What are some key concepts discussed in the book? A: Key concepts include external modes of persuasion like scriptural authority and miracles, and internal methods such as ethos, pathos, and logos.