Enemies of the Cross of Christ (eBook)

The Terminology of the Cross and Conflict in Philippians

Demetrius Williams (Autor)

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2002
298 Seiten
Bloomsbury Publishing (Verlag)
978-0-567-17062-0 (ISBN)

Infos

'Enemies of the Cross' employs classical rhetorical analysis to examine 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 (ch. 2), combat his opponents (ch.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.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.12.2002
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Bibelausgaben / Bibelkommentare
• Themenwelt: Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte
• ISBN-10: 0-567-17062-4 / 0567170624
• ISBN-13: 978-0-567-17062-0 / 9780567170620