Paul's Glory-Christology: Tradition and Rhetoric (Supplements to Novum Testamentum) [Hardcover]

Carey C. Newman (Author)

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ISBN-10: 9004094636 | ISBN-13: 978-9004094635 | Publication Date: August 1997

In 1927 C.A.A. Scott, while commenting on the apostle Paul's Christology, remarked that the "history of the word Glory in the Bible has yet to be written". By using methodology developed in semantics, semiotics, and, more generally, literary theory, Newman examines the origin and rhetoric of Paul's Glory-Christology. The investigation involves three distinct tasks: to plot the tradition-history of Glory which formed part of Paul's linguistic world; to examine Paul's letter, in light of the reconstructed tradition-history of Glory, in order to discern the rationale of Paul's identification of Christ as Glory; and to map out the implications of such an identification for Paul's theological and rhetorical strategy.

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'..".useful insights and suggestive ideas.'
CMT, "Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 1992.

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• Hardcover: 305 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub (August 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004094636
• ISBN-13: 978-9004094635
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This review is from: Paul's Glory-Christology: Tradition and Rhetoric (Supplements to Novum Testamentum) (Hardcover)

I studied under Carey Newman for three years in my undergrad studies. This volume, an adaptation and expansion of Newman's dissertation, explores in great detail the background for Paul's use of the term "glory" in his writings. Great emphasis is placed on Paul's "Christophany" (the appearance of the risen Jesus to Paul on the Damascus road) as the lens through which the apostle understands Jesus as the divine glory spoken of in the Old Testament. Although very technical in nature, this book offers great insight into the writings of the apostle Paul. Highly recommended.