Characterizing Jesus
a rhetorical analysis on the Fourth Gospel's use …
Alicia D. Myers
242 pages | ~7 hrs
Characterizing Jesus
a rhetorical analysis on the Fourth Gospel's use of Scripture in its presentation of Jesus
By Alicia D. Myers
In the Gospel of John, every reference to ancient Scripture serves a deeper purpose than many readers realize. Alicia D. Myers reveals how the Fourth Gospel strategically weaves biblical quotations, allusions, and references throughout its narrative to create a compelling portrait of Jesus that would have resonated powerfully with ancient Mediterranean audiences.
Drawing on the sophisticated rhetorical practices of the Greco-Roman world, Myers demonstrates how the Gospel writer employed specific techniques of characterization and persuasion to present Jesus as the fulfillment of scriptural promises. Through careful literary analysis, she shows how these ancient storytelling methods transform scattered biblical references into a cohesive argument about Jesus' identity and significance.
The study begins with an exploration of how ancient writers crafted characters and told stories, then examines the famous Johannine prologue before diving into detailed analysis of how Scripture appears both within Jesus' teachings and in the broader narrative. Rather than viewing these biblical references as mere proof texts, Myers reveals them as integral elements of a carefully constructed literary work.
For readers seeking to understand how the Gospels were crafted and how ancient audiences would have received these texts, this scholarly yet accessible work offers fresh insights into the artistry behind one of Christianity's most beloved books. The analysis illuminates both the Gospel's literary sophistication and its spiritual depth.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Socio-rhetorical criticism
- ✓ Explore Bibeln
- ✓ Explore Narrative Criticism
- ✓ Explore Bibel
- ✓ Explore Rezeption
- ✓ Explore Altes Testament
- ✓ Explore Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc., n. t. gospels
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Details
- Published
- 2012
- Publisher
- T & T Clark
- ISBN-13
- 9780567238979
- ISBN-10
- 0567238970
- Pages
- 242
- Language
- EN
