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Title: Christ as the Telos of Life
Condition: New
Subtitle: Moral Philosophy, Athletic Imagery, and the Aim of Philippians
EAN: 9783161533266
ISBN: 9783161533266
Publisher: Mohr Siebeck
Format: Paperback
Release Date: 27/08/2014
Description: Bradley Arnold examines the argumentative logic and central aim in Paul's letter to the Philippians. A historical context is mapped out that is useful for these purposes, examining the broad structure of thought in ancient moral philosophy (namely, Aristotle, Epicureanism, and Stoicism), ancient athletics, and vivid description. The author then uses these areas to elucidate the nature of Paul's argument in Philippians. In an exegetical analysis of the entire letter he demonstrates that Paul's argument is structured similarly to the pattern of thinking in ancient moral philosophy and that within this framework Paul utilizes athletics at key places to conceptualize the nature of Christian existence. He argues that Paul sums up his perspective on life with the image of the runner in Phil 3:13-14, which functions as a vivid description. This imagery plays a central role in Paul's rhetorical aim in this letter, presenting in nuce his persuasive appeal for the Philippians to pursue Christ as the τέλος of life.
Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: DE
Item Height: 156mm
Item Length: 232mm
Item Weight: 437g
Author: Bradley Arnold
Genre: Philosophy & Spirituality
Book Series: Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament 2. Reihe
Release Year: 2014

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