Rhetoric at the Boundaries: The Art and Theology of the New Testament Chain-Link Transitions
In
Rhetoric at the Boundaries Bruce W. Longenecker explores the way in
which New Testament authors used an ancient rhetorical device to effect
smooth transitions, both large and small. His study demonstrates how
recognition of this rhetorical technique proves decisive for New
Testament interpretation. Longenecker accomplishes this by examining the
evidence for chain-link interlocks in a variety of ancient sources,
including the Hebrew scriptures, Jewish and Roman authors of the
Graeco-Roman world, and the Graeco-Roman rhetoricians. He then applies
the results of the survey to fifteen problematic passages of the New
Testament. In each case, Longenecker establishes the presence of
chain-link interlock and highlights the structural, literary, and
theological significance of the rhetorical device for New Testament
interpretation.
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