Vivid Rhetoric and Visual Persuasion: Ekphrasis in Early Christian Literature (Henning Meghan)(Pevná vazba)

A major scholarly collaboration exploring vivid visual rhetoric in the New Testament

From Jesus's miraculous walk on water to the graphic horrors of hell, New Testament authors make vivid and unforgettable images appear before their audience's eyes. In the past decade, scholarship on early Christian use of ancient rhetorical techniques has flourished. One focus of rhetorical criticism of the New Testament has been the function of ekphrasis, or vivid visual description. In this landmark collection, leading New Testament scholars come together to probe the purpose and import of ekphrasis in early Christian literature. The research in this collection explores the relationship between vivid rhetoric and genre, taking into account technical features, authorial intent, and audience response. Specific topics include:
- The New Testament's rhetoric compared
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