Listening to the Text: Oral Patterning in Paul's Letters (Evangelical Theological Society Studies)
By John D. Harvey.
Description
Scholars concerned to relate the New Testament writings to their first-century context have long been intrigued by the insights of comparative studies. In particular, there has been a concentrated effort to uncover parallels between Scripture and contemporary secular works, especially through the application of rhetorical criticism and the analysis of other epistolary literature. A significant but often overlooked aspect of these studies involves identifying the methods of communication adopted by writers in a predominantly oral culture. John Harvey offers here a comprehensive study of thes...
ISBN(s)
0801022002, 9780801022005
