Paul and the Rhetoric of Reversal in 1 Corinthians
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Paul and the Rhetoric of Reversal in 1 Corinthians by Matthew R Malcolm
The first letter to the Corinthians is one of the most discussed biblical books in New Testament scholarship today. Despite this, there has been no consensus on its arrangement and central theme, in particular why the topic of the resurrection was left until the end of the letter, and what its theological significance would have been to the Corinthian church. Matthew R. Malcolm analyses this rhetoric of 'reversal', examines the unity of the epistle, and addresses key problems behind particular chapters. He argues that while Jewish and Greco-Roman resources contribute significantly to the overall arrangement of the letter, Paul writes as one whose identity and rhetorical resources of structure and imagery have been transformed by his preaching, or kerygma, of Christ. The study will be of interest to students of New Testament studies, Pauline theology and early Christianity.
'This is a rich, well-researched, and clearly written studyIt also is persuasive throughout, and it makes balanced judgments based on the textual evidence of the epistle. This is likely to become a key treatment of Pauline themes and forms of argumentation in 1 Corinthians.' Paul Foster, The Expository Times
'Paul and the Rhetoric of Reversal in 1 Corinthians contributes significant data to the question of the coherence and arrangement of the epistle. It rightly accentuates how Paul's message of the crucified and risen Messiah provides a key theme for considering the arrangement of the entirety of the letter. It also rightly encourages a theological and pastoral consideration of the letter. It will be of great interest to those working in Pauline theology, Corinthian studies, and rhetorical studies.' H. H. Drake Williams, III, Themelios
'… I applaud Malcolm's approach of looking at the rhetorical structure more broadly (while also affirming the value of formal rhetorical analysis at the microlevel) … I recommend this book as a balanced and well-researched read for someone trying to understand the argumentative flow of 1 Corinthians.' Trent A. Rogers, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society
'Paul and the Rhetoric of Reversal in 1 Corinthians contributes significant data to the question of the coherence and arrangement of the epistle. It rightly accentuates how Paul's message of the crucified and risen Messiah provides a key theme for considering the arrangement of the entirety of the letter. It also rightly encourages a theological and pastoral consideration of the letter. It will be of great interest to those working in Pauline theology, Corinthian studies, and rhetorical studies.' H. H. Drake Williams, III, Themelios
'… I applaud Malcolm's approach of looking at the rhetorical structure more broadly (while also affirming the value of formal rhetorical analysis at the microlevel) … I recommend this book as a balanced and well-researched read for someone trying to understand the argumentative flow of 1 Corinthians.' Trent A. Rogers, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society
Matthew R. Malcolm is Lecturer in New Testament at Trinity Theological College, Western Australia. He is the author of The World of 1 Corinthians (2012) and co-editor, with Stanley E. Porter, of The Future of Biblical Interpretation: Responsible Plurality in Biblical Hermeneutics (2013) and Horizons in Hermeneutics: A Festschrift in Honor of Anthony C. Thiselton (2013).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781108734035 |
| ISBN 10 | 1108734030 |
| Title | Paul and the Rhetoric of Reversal in 1 Corinthians |
| Author | Matthew R Malcolm |
| Series | Society For New Testament Studies Monograph Series |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2018-09-13 |
| Number of pages | 321 |
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