New Testament Rhetoric

by Ben Witherington III and Jason A. Myers

Book Overview

Witherington provides a much-needed introduction to the ancient art of persuasion and its use within the various New Testament documents. More than just an exploration of the use of the ancient rhetorical tools and devices, this guide introduces the reader to all that went into convincing an audience about some subject. Witherington makes the case that rhetorical criticism is a more fruitful approach to the NT epistles than the oft-employed approaches...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556359292
• ISBN13: 9781556359293
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Cascade Books
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 9.0"