Rhetoric, History, and Theology

doi:10.5771/9781978709737

Rhetoric, History, and Theology

Interpreting the New Testament

1. Edition 2022

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Abstract

The subjects of rhetoric, history, and theology intersect in unique ways within New Testament and early Christian literature. The contributors of this volume represent a wide range of perspectives but share a common interest in the interpretation of these texts in light of their rhetorical, historical, and theological elements. What results is a fresh and perceptive reading of the New Testament and early Christianity literature.

Schlagworte

early christian literature theological interpretation rhetorical analysis rhetorical criticism hermeneutics

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i–xiv Preface i–xiv
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of Tables
- Editors’ Preface
1–20 Chapter 1: Divine Revelation in the Pentateuch 1–20
- Divine Self-Revealing in the Ancestral Narratives of Genesis
- The Book of Exodus and the Sinai Appearance of Yhwh
- Implications for Our Understanding of Revelation and Scripture
- Notes
- Bibliography
21–40 Chapter 2: Mary, Martha, Jesus, and Their Jewish Context 21–40
- The Counter-Cultural Jesus
- Women and Ministry
- The Type-Scene of Hospitality
- Good Samaritan and Not-So-Good Householder
- Notes
- Bibliography
41–54 Chapter 3: Why Is John’s Gospel Different? 41–54
- How Is John Different?
- Why Is John Different?
- The Johannine Interpretation of Jesus
- John’s Gospel as the Gospel of Love
- Outlines of the Story of God’s Love in John’s Gospel
- Concluding Reflections
- Notes
- Bibliography
55–76 Chapter 4: Hermeneutics, Revelation, and the Drama of St. John’s Gospel 55–76
- Revelation and John’s Literary Drama
- Revelation and John’s Reader
- Revelation and John’s Promise
- Revelation and John’s Experience
- Summary
- Theological Implications
- Notes
- Bibliography
77–92 Chapter 5: The Obedient Son: Jesus’s Sonship in Light of Ancient Honor Conventions 77–92
- Mutual Love between the Father and the Son
- The Son Honors the Father
- Caring for Parents
- Punishments and Rewards
- The Son Obeys His Father
- The Son Imitates His Father
- Conclusion
- Notes
- Bibliography
93–106 Chapter 6: The Story and Mission of God in Luke-Acts 93–106
- Rewriting the “Saecular” Ideology
- Rewriting “Saecular” Geography
- Luke’s Ongoing Challenge in Regard to Story and Mission
- Notes
- Bibliography
107–136 Chapter 7: Resisting Aristotle: Marital Rule in 1 Corinthians 7 and the Household Codes 107–136
- Status Question Is on the Origin of the Household Codes
- The Reception of Aristotle in Antiquity and David L. Balch’s Reconstruction of Aristotle’s Topos of Household Management as the Origin of the Household Codes
- 1 Corinthians 7: An Early Christian Engagement with Aristotle’s Topos of Household Management?
- Political Rule among Equals, and Two Views on Marital Rule
- Marital Rule and the Purpose of the Marital Association in 1 Corinthians 7
  - The Origin and Function of the Household Codes Reexamined
- Conclusion
- Notes
- Bibliography
137–160 Chapter 8: Sister Phoebe: Ἀδελφή as an Honorific Descriptor in Rom 16:1–2 137–160
- Introduction
- State of the Discussion of Phoebe in Rom 16:1–2
  - Διάκονος
  - Προστάτις
- Letter Carrier and Letter Interpreter
  - Lector
- Phoebe as Honored ἀδελφή
- The Sibling Relationship in the Ancient World
- Sibling and Kinship Language among Early Christians
- Ἀδελφός/Ἀδελφή as Honorific Title
  - General Respect
  - Commendation of Messenger/Proxy
- “Sister” Phoebe
- Conclusion
- Notes
- Bibliography
161–178 Chapter 9: Eusebeia as Social Respectability: The Public Life of the Christian Pastor 161–178
- One Word
- Eusebeia and Pietas
  - Eusebeia in the PEs
- 1 Timothy 2:2
- 1 Timothy 3:16 with 4:7–8
- 1 Timothy 5:4
- 1 Timothy 6:3, 5–6
- 1 Timothy 6:11
- Conclusion
- Notes
- Bibliography
179–200 Chapter 10: Rhetoric from the Rusticas: In Search of the Historical Timothy and Implications for the Rhetoric of 1–2 Timothy 179–200
- What Happened to Timothy?
- Evidence for Lystra
- Evidence for Lycaonia
- The Social History of the Rus/Urbs Divide
- Rhetoric from the Rusticas: In Search of the Historical Timothy and Implications for the Rhetoric of 1–2 Timothy
- Notes
- Bibliography
201–230 Chapter 11: Onesimus: Still A Runaway Slave 201–230
- Introduction
- The “Estranged Brother” Hypothesis
  - Synopsis
  - Evaluation
- The “Commissioned Slave” Hypothesis
  - Synopsis
  - Evaluation
- The “Mediator-Seeking Slave” Hypothesis
  - Synopsis
  - Evaluation
- The “Truant Slave” Hypothesis
  - Synopsis
  - Evaluation
- The “Runaway Slave” Hypothesis
- How Did Onesimus End Up with Paul?
- Conclusion
- Notes
- Bibliography
231–242 Chapter 12: Paul and “the Good”: A Survey of the Subject 231–242
- Introduction
- Lexical Considerations
- “The Good” in Romans
- καλός in 1 Corinthians 7
- The Jerusalem Collection
- “All the Good . . . in Christ” (Philemon 6): The Example of Philemon
- Conclusion
- Notes
- Bibliography
243–256 Chapter 13: Water, Blood, and Spirit in 1 John 5:6–8 Once More: The Contribution of Rhetorical Analysis 243–256
- Introduction
- Current Interpretations of Water and Blood
- The Contribution of Rhetorical Analysis
- Polemical Undertones
- Conclusion
- Notes
- Bibliography
257–274 Chapter 14: The Vision of God and the Kingdom of God: Theological and Ecumenical Reflections 257–274
- Introduction
- The Turn to the “Beatific Vision”: A Case Study
- Conclusion
- Notes
- Bibliography
275–296 Chapter 15: “I am a Christian”: Blandina’s Example of Christian Endurance and Courage 275–296
- Introduction
- Part 1: Endurance as a “Masculine” Christian Virtue
- Part 2: Manly Courage and Martyrdom
- Conclusion
- Notes
- Bibliography
297–314 Chapter 16: The Christology of Jesus: Another Look Thirty Years Later 297–314
- The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Christology of Jesus
  - 4Q521 The Messianic Psalm
- Concluding Comments
- Notes
- Bibliography
315–332 Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Writings 315–332
333–336 About the Contributors 333–336

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