Early Christian Rhetoric: The Language of the Gospel - Hardcover

Wilder, Amos N.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0674220021 ISBN 13: 9780674220027

Publisher: Harvard University Press, 1971

Synopsis

Amos Wilder’s study of early Christian rhetoric, first published in this country and in England in 1964, was hailed as the basic work on the literary art of the New Testament, important for its analysis of oral forms and for its insight into the novelty of New Testament speech.

The Tale Review commented, “Wilder brings to this study of New Testament language not only the ability of a recognized scholar in that field, but also a long-standing and well-informed interest in the broader literary picture. Working both these interests simultaneously, he argues that form and content in the language of the New Testament are integrally related… Here is nontechnical writing on the New Testament at its best, a book which should be of general interest to a large circle of readers, and it is a pleasure to note that for words the author’s hand is as keen as his eye.”

In his introduction to this reissue, Mr. Wilder explains more particularly the aim and method of the work, discusses the significance of his approach in current biblical interpretation, and considers some recent developments in the specifically “literary” and rhetorical aspects of New Testament study.

About this title

About the Author

Amos N. Wilder was Hollis Professor of Divinity, Emeritus, at Harvard Divinity School.

Edition details

• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Publication date: 1971
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0674220021
• ISBN 13: 9780674220027
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 167