Paul the Ancient Letter Writer

This clear and user-friendly introduction to the interpretive method
called epistolary analysis" shows how focusing on the form and " function of Paul's letters yields valuable insights into the apostle's
purpose and meaning. The author helps readers interpret Paul's letters
properly by paying close attention to the apostle's use of ancient
letter-writing conventions. Paul is an extremely skilled letter writer who
deliberately adapts or expands traditional epistolary forms so that his
persuasive purposes are enhanced. This is an ideal supplemental textbook for
courses on Paul or the New Testament. It contains numerous analyses of key
Pauline texts, including a final chapter analyzing the apostle's Letter to
Philemon as a test case" to demonstrate the benefits of this " interpretive approach.



Recommended € 24,90