Figuring Jesus : The Power of Rhetorical Figures of Speech in the Gospel of Luke

Keith A Reich

ISBN 10: 9004201858 / ISBN 13: 9789004201859

Published by Brill Jun 2011, 2011

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Neuware - Examining Luke's gospel through audience-oriented rhetorical criticism, this book investigates the speech of Jesus through his use of rhetorical figures. Jesus' speech in Luke's Gospel reveals Luke's message and his means of persuading his audience to accept it.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Figuring Jesus : The Power of Rhetorical Figures of Speech in the Gospel of Luke
• Publisher: Brill Jun 2011
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9004201858
• ISBN 13: 9789004201859
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 244W x 162H x 16D millimeters 244 millimeters width by 162 millimeters height by 16 millimeters depth
• Weight: 440 grams

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Synopsis

This book examines the Lukan Jesus' speech, specifically his use of rhetorical figures of speech, as a means of determining Luke's message and rhetorical strategy of persuasion. Classical rhetoric dominated both Greco-Roman higher education and public discourse in the first-century Mediterranean world. Thus, both authors and audiences in this era were familiar with the rudiments of rhetoric whether or not they had formal rhetorical training. Rhetorical figures of speech would have been easily recognized by an ancient audience, arresting their attention. Luke used figures of speech on the lips of Jesus as a means of persuading his audience of his role-reversing message that threatened to turn the religious, political, social, and economic systems of the Roman Empire upside-down.

About the Author

Keith A. Reich, Ph.D. (2010) in Biblical Studies, Baylor University, is adjunct professor at Baylor University, Waco, Texas.