The rhetoric of digressions : Revelation 7:1-17 and 10:1-11:13 and ancient communication / [manuscript] :
Peter S. Perry.
- T bingen, Germany : Mohr Siebeck, c2009.
- ix, 297 p. ; 24 cm.
- Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament. II ;, 268 0340-9570 ; .
- Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament., 2. Reihe ; 268. .
Slightly revised version of the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--Lutheran School of Theology, Chicago, 2008.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [263]-276) and indexes.
Introduction: Experiencing Rev 7:1-17 and Rev 10:1-11:13 -- On structure and methodology -- Discontinuity and continuity in Revelation 7 and Revelation 10-11 -- Digressions in theory -- Digressions in practice -- Revelation 7:1-17 and Revelation 10:1-11:13 as digressions -- Conclusions and trajectories.
"... analyzes Revelation 7:1-17 and Revelation 10:1-11:13 - interruptions in the seals and trumpets - in light of digressions in ancient rhetorical theory and practice."--Page [4] of printed paper wrapper.
9783161500015 (pbk.) : 64.00 3161500016 (pbk.)
2010395066
Bible.--Revelation--Criticism, interpretation, etc.