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An Introduction to the Catholic Epistles

By Darian Lockett

An Introduction to the Catholic Epistles Religion & Esotericism

An Introduction to the Catholic Epistles

By Darian Lockett

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This book introduces the Epistles and discusses the different interpretive approaches which have been used to gain a clearer understanding of them. An introductory chapter defines the Epistles and describes the history of their canonization, following chapters are devoted to each of the texts with each chapter including: 1) historical-cultural background; 2) the social-scientific context; 3) social-rhetorical purposes; 4) narrative discourse; 5) postcolonial and 6) feminist insights; and finally 7) theological perspectives. At the end of each chapter there are suggestions for further reading and a list of reflection questions. Several chapters include a section or two considering a particular interpretive issue especially relevant to the particular text. After taking up each text, Lockett considers again whether the Epistles are a unified whole or to be heard as individual voices. Here the book interacts with some of the ideas of Rob Wall and David Nienhuis regarding the various thematic/theological connections running through the texts. A final chapter takes up the relationship between the Pauline Epistles and the Catholic Epistles within the New Testament.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
162
Release Date:
2011-11-17
Publication Date:
2011-11-17
Publisher:
Bloomsbury 3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0567171779
ISBN13:
9780567171771
Weight:
213 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
9 cm
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