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1 online resource |
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The Library of New Testament Studies ; v. 508 |
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Library of New Testament studies.
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Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter 1 -- INTRODUCTION; Chapter 2 -- ON THE INTERPRETIVE TRAIL -- GALATIANS 6.11-17 THROUGH THE LENS OF ITS INTERPRETERS; 1. Understanding the Body-closing and Its Distinction from the Letter Closing of Galatians; 2. Understanding Galatians 6.11-17 in Light of Letter Closing Conventions; 3. Chapter Summary; Chapter 3 -- THE STRATEGIC FORM AND FUNCTION OF GALATIANS 6.11-17; 1. The Epistolary Genre and Structure of Galatians; 2. Challenging the Identification of Galatians 6.11-17; 3. Identifying Galatians 6.11-17 as the Closingto the Letter Body |
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4. Chapter Summary5. The Exceptional Character of Galatians 6.11-17; Chapter 4 -- HAS PAUL'S SUFFERING BEEN COMMUNICATED IN VAIN?; 1. Ernst Baasland; 2. A.J. Goddard and S.A. Cummins; 3. John Muddiman; 4. Troy W. Martin; 5. Chapter Summary; Chapter 5 -- LISTENING TO PAUL'S PERSPECTIVE ON PERSECUTION; 1. Galatians 1.13-14; 2. Galatians 1.21-24; 3. Galatians 4.28-5.1; 4. Galatians 5.7-12; 5. Chapter Summary; Chapter 6 -- FINDING OTHER CLUES -- READING BETWEEN PAUL'S LINES; 1. Galatians 2.11-14; 2. Galatians 3.1-5; 3. Galatians 4.12-18; 4. Galatians 2.1-5; 5. Galatians 1.7 and 5.4 |
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6. Chapter SummaryChapter 7 -- PAUL'S DRAMATIC FINAL WORD -- THE MESSAGE OF GALATIANS 6.11-17; 1. The Structure of Paul's Argument in Galatians 6.11-17; 2. The Interpretation of the Message of Galatians 6.11-17; 3. Chapter Summary; Chapter 8 -- CONCLUSION; Bibliography; Index of References; Index of Authors |
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This book provides an interpretation of Galatians 6:11-17 which yields significant insights about Paul's perception of the crisis in Galatia, and the solution he presents to his readers in light of it. In the first section of the book, the epistolary form and function of Galatians 6:11-17 are analysed. Revealed as a body-closing, it works to sharpen and complete Paul's message by spelling out his motivation for writing and establishing the basis for further communication with his readers. The theme of persecution in the letter is then seen rendered both explicitly and implicitly through the |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
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SUBJECT |
Paulus Apostel, Heiliger. Galaterbrief. 6,11-18. (DE-588)1069770914 gnd |
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Bible. Galatians, VI,11-17 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
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Bible. Galatians, VI, 11-17 -- Criticism, Form
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Persecution -- Biblical teaching
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RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- New Testament.
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RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- Paul's Letters.
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Persecution -- Biblical teaching
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Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Electronic book
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ISBN |
9780567655875 |
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0567655873 |
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9780567659361 |
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0567659364 |
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0567672069 |
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9780567672063 |
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