{"product_id":"enemies-of-the-cross-of-christ-9780826460523","title":"Enemies of the Cross of Christ","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Demetrius Williams\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Biblical Criticism \u0026amp; Interpretation - New Testament\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Enemies of the Cross' employs classical rhetorical analysis to examine how Paul structures a deliberative argument using his understanding of the 'cross of Christ'. His goals are to guide\/advise the Philippian community through internal and external strife (ch. 2), combat his opponents (ch.3), and develop his notion of the eschatological community (3:18-21). Williams proposes that while Paul has a 'theology of the death of Jesus', of which cross terminology is one of several aspects, this terminology is used almost exclusively in polemical\/conflictual contexts. Hence Paul appears to be using 'cross of Christ' not so much as a doctrine but rather as a rhetorical tool, in a context of conflict and strife, to support his understanding of eschatology, apostolic service, the nature of Christian existence, and community among the saints.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45083518009495,"sku":"9780826460523","price":22806.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780826460523.webp?v=1767263923","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/enemies-of-the-cross-of-christ-9780826460523","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}