Christ as the Telos of life
Subtitle: moral philosophy, athletic imagery, and the aim of Philippians
By: Bradley Arnold
Series: Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament. 2. Reihe -- 371; Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament -- 371.
Publisher: Mohr Siebeck
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Tübingen
Language: eng
Number of pages: 259
ISBN-13: 9783161533266
Subjects: Philosophy; Religious aspects; Ancient Philosophy; Ethik; Criticism, interpretation; Exegese; Metapher; Bible; Ethics; Sport; Rhetorik
Description: Bradley Arnold examines Paul's argument in his letter to the Philippians. He looks particularly at how this argument is structured similarly to the pattern of thinking in ancient moral philosophy, utilizes athletic imagery within this argumentative framework, and employs a rhetorical practice known as vivid description.
Notes: Revision of the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--Exeter University, 2013.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-239) and indexes.