Paul and the ancient letter form

Paul and the ancient letter form / edited by Stanley E. Porter and Sean A. Adams.

Throughout the last century, there has been continuous study of Paul as a writer of letters. Although this fact was acknowledged by previous generations of scholars, it was during the twentieth century that the study of ancient letter-writing practices came to the fore and began to be applied to the...

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Other Authors: Porter, Stanley E., 1956-, Adams, Sean A.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2010.
Series:Pauline studies ; v. 6.
Subjects:
Bible. > Epistles of Paul > Language, style.
Bible. > Epistles of Paul
Greek letters > History and criticism.
Letter writing, Greek.
RELIGION > Biblical Studies > New Testament.
RELIGION > Biblical Studies > Paul's Letters.
Language and languages > Style
Greek letters
Letter writing, Greek
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Click for online access
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Summary:Throughout the last century, there has been continuous study of Paul as a writer of letters. Although this fact was acknowledged by previous generations of scholars, it was during the twentieth century that the study of ancient letter-writing practices came to the fore and began to be applied to the study of the letters of the New Testament. This volume seeks to advance the discussion of Paul's relationship to Greek epistolary traditions by evaluating the nature of ancient letters as well as the individual letter components. These features are evaluated alongside Paul's letters to better under.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 369 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9789004190672
9004190678
9004181636
9789004181632
1282786636
9781282786639
ISSN:1572-4913 ;
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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