Paul's Letter to the Philippians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary
Ben Witherington, III · Ben Witherington
Oct 2011 · Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Ebook
312
Pages
About this ebook
Interprets Paul s letter in light of its rhetorical content and cultural context
Skeptical of the trend among many biblical scholars to analyze Paul s short, affectionate letter to the Philippians in light of Greco-Roman letter-writing conventions, Ben Witherington instead looks at Philippians as a masterful piece of long-distance oratory an extension of Paul s oral speech, dictated to a scribe and meant to be read aloud to its recipients. Witherington examines Philippians in light of Greco-Roman rhetorical conventions, identifying Paul s purpose, highlighting his main points and his persuasive strategies, and considering how his original audience would have heard and received Paul s message.
Skeptical of the trend among many biblical scholars to analyze Paul s short, affectionate letter to the Philippians in light of Greco-Roman letter-writing conventions, Ben Witherington instead looks at Philippians as a masterful piece of long-distance oratory an extension of Paul s oral speech, dictated to a scribe and meant to be read aloud to its recipients. Witherington examines Philippians in light of Greco-Roman rhetorical conventions, identifying Paul s purpose, highlighting his main points and his persuasive strategies, and considering how his original audience would have heard and received Paul s message.
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