Listening to the Text: Oral Patterning in Paul's Letters (Evangelical Theological Society Studies Series)

By John D. Harvey

Book Overview

Enables readers to better understand the structure and meaning of Paul's letters by examining first-century speaking styles and showing how Paul used them in his writings. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801022002
• ISBN13: 9780801022005
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Baker Publishing Group (MI)
• Length: 357 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

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Oral Greek Styles in Paul's Writings

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