This book introduces the Epistles and discussesA 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, A following chapters areA devoted to each of the textsA with each chapterA 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 thereA are suggestions for further...
This book introduces the Epistles and discussesA the different interpretive approaches which have been used to gain a clearer understanding of them. A...
