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Paradigms of Being in Christ: A Study of the Epistle to the Philippians

by Peter-Ben Smit
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9780567662545
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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  • Pages: 224
  • Original Price: GBP 38.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 313 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / General and Biblical Studies / New Testament / General

In his Epistle to the Philippians, Paul positions himself as an example of 'being in Christ'. The way in which he does this points out that he consciously positions himself in the tradition of classical rhetoric, where the use of paradigms (exempla) was a standard element in deliberative arguing. Paul describes his life as coloured by Christ in such a way that he represents Christ to the Philippians, and the
response he hopes to evoke in their congregation is that of similar behaviour.

The analysis of Smit combines observations on classical rhetoric, exegetical analyses of Philippians, and views from the perspective of gender and masculinity studies into a new and fresh analysis of the material. He shows that ancient ideals of deliberative rhetoric have influenced Philippians in much the same way in which they appear in e.g. Aristotle, Plutarch, and (also) 2 Maccabees. This study both positions Paul in the cultural context of his day and indicates the newness of his enterprise.

Labahn, Michael: - Dr. Michael Labahn is Wissenschaftlicher Assistant for New Testament at Martin-Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany.

Smit, Peter-Ben: - Peter-Ben Smit is is Extraordinary Professor of Old Catholic Theology at Utrecht University and lecturer for New Testament at VU University Amsterdam.

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