| Apostle of Persuasion: Theology and Rhetoric in the Pauline Letters Contributor(s): Thompson, James W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0801099722 ISBN-13: 9780801099724 Publisher: Baker Academic OUR PRICE: $35.15 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - Paul's Letters - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament |
| Dewey: 227.06 |
| LCCN: 2019039574 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.25 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is the culmination of a career of researching and teaching Paul's letters. Highly respected senior New Testament scholar James Thompson offers a unique approach to Pauline theology, focusing on Paul's attempts to persuade his audience toward moral formation. Thompson recognizes Paul as a pastor who brought together theology and rhetoric to encourage spiritual formation in his communities. Attempts to find total consistency in Paul's writings fail, says Thompson, because Paul's persuasive tactics changed depending on the situation he was addressing. |
Contributor Bio(s): Thompson, James W.: - James W. Thompson (PhD, Vanderbilt University) is scholar in residence at the Graduate School of Theology at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. He is the editor of Restoration Quarterly and the author of numerous books, including Moral Formation according to Paul, Pastoral Ministry according to Paul, The Church according to Paul, and Hebrews in the Paideia commentary series. |