Enemies of the Cross of Christ
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Enemies of the Cross of Christ

The Terminology of the Cross and Conflict in Philippians

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  2. English
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Enemies of the Cross of Christ

The Terminology of the Cross and Conflict in Philippians

About this book

'Enemies of the Cross' employs classical rhetorical analysis to examine how Paul structures a deliberative argument using his understanding of the 'cross of Christ'. His goals are to guide/advise the Philippian community through internal and external strife (ch. 2), combat his opponents (ch.3), and develop his notion of the eschatological community (3: 18-21). Williams proposes that while Paul has a 'theology of the death of Jesus', of which cross terminology is one of several aspects, this terminology is used almost exclusively in polemical/conflictual contexts. Hence Paul appears to be using 'cross of Christ' not so much as a doctrine but rather as a rhetorical tool, in a context of conflict and strife, to support his understanding of eschatology, apostolic service, the nature of Christian existence, and community among the saints.

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Information

Publisher
Sheffield Academic Press
Year
2002
Print ISBN
9780826460523
eBook ISBN
9780567170620
Edition
1
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Biblical Studies

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Editorial Board
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. CONTENTS
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. Abbreviations
  9. INTRODUCTION
  10. Chapter 1
  11. Chapter 2 THE LETTER OF PAUL TO THE PHILIPPIANS: SOME PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONS
  12. Chapter 3 'EVEN DEATH ON A CROSS': A RHETORICAL EXEGETICAL EXAMINATION OF PHILIPPIANS 2.1-30
  13. Chapter 4 'WE ARE THE CIRCUMCISION': A RHETORICAL EXEGETICAL EXAMINATION OF PHILIPPIANS 3.1-21
  14. Chapter 5
  15. Bibliography
  16. Index of References
  17. Index of Authors