Philippians 4 : 1-9 from a rhetorical perspective

dc.contributor.authorSnyman, A.H. (Andreas Hartman), 1943-
dc.date.accessioned2008-08-25T06:35:31Z
dc.date.available2008-08-25T06:35:31Z
dc.date.issued2007
dc.description.abstractThe aim of this article is to analyse Philippians 4:1-9 from a rhetorical perspective that differs from the typical approach of researchers, who tend to force ancient rhetorical categories on the letter. Using a text-centred approach, it is argued that the dominant rhetorical strategy in this section could be described as: "Urging the Philippians to live the gospel". The section is divided into three phases, namely 4:1 (commanding the Philippians to stand firm for the sake of the gospel); 4:2-3 (calling on certain individuals to be united in their work for the gospel); and 4:1-9 (commanding the Philippians to practise certain key characteristics of the Christian life). The section and its phases are demarcated by rhetorical considerations. In analysing the rhetorical strategies and techniques in 4:1-9 the focus is on the way Paul argues, on the type of arguments he uses and on the rhetorical techniques that could enhance the impact of his communication. All these strategies and techniques serve to persuade the Philippians to live the gospel, in response to a situation where they were experiencing serious problems and were tempted to abandon their struggle.en
dc.description.urihttp://explore.up.ac.za/record=b1525162en
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dc.identifier.citationSnyman, AH 2007, 'Philippians 4: 1-9 from a rhetorical perspective', Verbum et Ecclesia, vol. 28, no. 1, pp. 224-243. [http://www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_verbum.html]en
dc.identifier.issn1609-9982
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/6699
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherFaculty of Theology, University of Pretoriaen
dc.rightsFaculty of Theology, University of Pretoriaen
dc.subjectPhilippians -- Rhetorical criticismen
dc.subject.lcshRhetorical criticism
dc.subject.lcshBible -- N.T. -- Philippians IV, 1-9 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
dc.titlePhilippians 4 : 1-9 from a rhetorical perspectiveen
dc.typeArticleen

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