TY - BOOK AU - Litfin,A.Duane TI - Paul's theology of preaching: the apostle's challenge to the art of persuasion in ancient Corinth SN - 9780830898558 AV - BS2675.6.P68 L58 2015eb U1 - 227/.2067 23 PY - 2015/// CY - Downers Grove PB - InterVarsity Press KW - Bible KW - Corinthians, 1st, I-IV KW - Criticism, interpretation, etc KW - fast KW - Preaching KW - Biblical teaching KW - Rhetoric, Ancient KW - Rhetoric in the Bible KW - Prédication KW - Enseignement biblique KW - Rhétorique ancienne KW - Rhétorique dans la Bible KW - RELIGION KW - Biblical Studies KW - New Testament KW - bisacsh KW - Paul's Letters N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 360-386) and indexes; Part one : Greco-Roman rhetoric. The beginnings ; The goal of rhetoric ; The power of rhetoric ; The reach of rhetoric ; The genius of rhetoric ; The appraisal of rhetoric ; The hazards of rhetoric ; The rewards of rhetoric ; The grand equation of rhetoric -- Part two : 1 Corinthians 1-4. Paul and rhetoric in Corinth ; The setting of 1 Corinthians 1-4 ; Paul's argument introducted : 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 -- Paul's argument begun : 1 Corinthians 1:17-20 -- Paul's argument encapsulated : 1 Corinthians 1:23 -- Paul's argument continued : 1 Corinthians 1:22-2:5 -- Paul's argument completed : 1 Corinthians 2:6-4:21 -- Part three : summary and analysis. Paul's ministry model ; Important questions ; Appropriate strategies ; Conclusion : the Pauline model -- Appendix one : Paul, Apollos and Philo -- Appendix two : the book of Acts -- Appendix three : Paul's epistemology -- Appendix four : implications for preaching ; Appendix five : broader implication N2 - This revised and expanded version of Litfin's previous St. Paul's Theology of Proclamation will provide insight to those engaged in Pauline and New Testament studies, rhetorical theory and Greco-Roman studies. Moreover, by offering a better understanding of Paul's method as well as the content of his declaration concerning 'the power and wisdom of God' revealed in Jesus, this book will help preachers as they 'preach Christ crucified.' UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=1051868 ER -