Perry, Peter S., 1971-

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.

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Bible.--Revelation--Criticism, interpretation, etc.


Digression (Rhetoric)
Rhetoric in the Bible.

BS2825.52 / .P47 2009