The characterization of Jesus in the Book of Hebrews

The characterization of Jesus in the Book of Hebrews / by Brian C. Small.

In The Characterization of Jesus in the Book of Hebrews Brian Small applies the tools of literary and rhetorical criticism to reconstruct the author of Hebrew's portrayal of Jesus' character.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Small, Brian C. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston : Brill, 2014.
Series:Biblical interpretation series ; volume 128.
Subjects:
Jesus Christ > Person and offices > Biblical teaching.
Jesus Christ
Bible. > Hebrews > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. > Hebrews
RELIGION > Biblical Studies > New Testament.
RELIGION > Biblical Studies > Paul's Letters.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Table of Contents:
  • Preface; List of Abbreviations; Chapter One Introduction; Methodological Approaches to the Study of the Christology of Hebrews; Rhetorical Approaches to the Study of Hebrews; Narrative Approaches to the Study of Hebrews; Overview of This Study; The Circumstances Surrounding the Composition of Hebrews; Chapter Two Characterization in Literary Theory; Characterization in Modern Literary Theory; Definition of Character; Kinds of Characters; Techniques of Characterization; Identification/Point of View/Narrator; Characterization in Ancient Literary Theory and Practice
  • The Practice of Characterization in Ancient LiteratureAncient Conceptions of Personality; Characterization in Ancient Literary Theory; Chapter Three Characterization in Ancient Rhetorical Theory; Types of Rhetoric; The Rhetorical Genre of Hebrews; Techniques of Rhetorical Characterization; The Introduction of a Speech; Encomiastic Topics; Amplification and Minimization; Synkrisis; Common-Places; Vivid Description; Chreia; Attributed or Invented Speech; Literary Tropes; Testimony; Synthesis and Application; Chapter Four The Characterization of Jesus in Hebrews; Names; Nature; Divine; Human
  • He SufferedHe Learned Obedience; He Was Made Perfect; He Offered/Sacrificed Himself; He Experienced Death; He Saved/Redeemed Humanity; He Bore and Removed Sins; He Cleansed Sins and Consciences; He Atoned for Sins; He Destroyed the Power of the Devil; He Freed Humanity from the Fear of Death; He Takes Hold of Humanity; He Leads Humanity to Glory; He Inaugurates a New and Living Way; He Perfects and Sanctifies; He Was Raised from the Dead; He Entered the Heavenly Realm/Appeared before God; He Is Crowned as King/Is Seated at the Right Hand of God; He Is Anointed; He Is Made Heir of All Things
  • He Is Worshiped by the AngelsHe Is Victorious over His Enemies/Subdues All Things; He Was Appointed as High Priest; He Helps/Sympathizes with/Intercedes for Humanity; He Will Come Again; Death; Character Traits; Chapter Five The Role and Significance of the Characterization of Jesus in the Argument of Hebrews; The Role of the Characterization of Jesus in Hebrews; 1:1-4; 1:5-14; 2:1-4; 2:5-18; 3:1-6; 3:7-4:13; 4:14-5:10; 5:11-6:20; 7:1-28; 8:1-10:18; 10:19-39; 11:1-40; 12:1-29; 13:1-25; The Significance of the Characterization of Jesus; Benefits; Status and Privileges; Soteriological Benefits

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