Letters of John

"This volume provides a new commentary on the Letters of John, demonstrating how a biblical author uses contemporary rhetoric to persuade his audience to believe and behave as he deems advantageous. It explores Johannine literature, rhetorical analysis, the social world of early Christianity, and hermeneutics"--

List of contents

Part I. The Letter of 1 John: I. Introduction to the Letter of 1 John; II. Suggested readings on the Letters of 1 John; III. Commentary on the Letter of 1 John; Part II. The Letter of 2 John: I. Introduction to the Letter of 2 John; II. Suggested readings on the Letters of 2 John; III. Commentary on the Letter of 2 John; Part III. The Letter of 3 John: I. Introduction to the Letter of 3 John; II. Suggested readings on the Letters of 3John; III. Commentary on the Letter of 3 John; Index.

About the author

Duane F. Watson is Professor Emeritus of New Testament Studies at Malone University. For nearly four decades, he has helped spearhead the reintroduction of rhetorical analysis into New Testament interpretation. He has published extensively on the intersection of Greco-Roman rhetoric and the New Testament, with particular focus on the Pauline and General Epistles.

Product details

• Authors: Duane F. Watson, Duane F. (Malone University Watson, Watson Duane F.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2023
• EAN: 9780521813952
• ISBN: 978-0-521-81395-2
• No. of pages: 200
• Series: New Cambridge Bible Commentary
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, Christianity, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis