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  • From: Michael Thomson <mthomson AT eerdmans.com>
  • To: 'Corpus-paul' <corpus-paul AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
  • Subject: RE: corpus-paul digest: April 04, 2002
  • Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2002 08:59:49 -0500


YOu should read: "Philo and Paul Among the Sophist, Second Edition, Eerdmans
2001 by Bruce Winter.

Also...

Kennedy George A. New Testament Interpretation Through Rhetorical
Criticism

Liberating Words : Paul's Use of Rhetorical Maxims in 1 Corinthians 1-10
by Rollin A. Ramsaran (TPI)

Consolation in Philippians : Philosophical Sources and Rhetorical Strategy
(Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series, No 112)
by Paul A. Holloway (Cambridge)

St. Paul's Theology of Rhetorical Style : An Examination of I Corinthians
2.1-5 in the Light of First Century Graeco-Roman Rhetorical Culture
by Michael A. Bullmore / International Scholars Publications; ISBN:
1573090182

Ancient Rhetorical Theory and Paul
by R. Dean Anderson
Paperback - 340 pages (January 1, 1998)
Peeters; ISBN: 9042907053

I'm sure there are others as well...

-Michael Thomson


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CORPUS-PAUL Digest for Thursday, April 04, 2002.

1. Re: Paul on Kephale
2. The Rhetoric of Persuasion and Example in Paul
3. RE: corpus-paul digest: April 03, 2002
4. Re: The Rhetoric of Persuasion and Example in Paul
5. Re: The Rhetoric of Persuasion and Example in Paul
6. Re: corpus-paul digest: April 03, 2002

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Subject: Re: Paul on Kephale
From: "ruth phua" <ruth AT yifan.net>
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2002 15:12:00 +0800
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Dear Michael,

I am doing my doctoral dissertation on Paul's use of kephale but limited to
the Colossian letters. Beside Fitzmyer's article, the following
articles/essays could useful to you;

Arnold, Clinton E. "Jesus Christ: `Head' of the Church (Colossians and
Ephesians)" in Jesus of Nazareth Lord and Christ. Essays on the Historical
Jesus and New Testament Christology. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. B.
Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1994, pp. 346-66.

Bilezikian, Gilbert. "A Critical Examination of Wayne Grudem's treatment of
kephale in Ancient Greek Texts." Appendix to Beyond Sex Roles. 2nd ed.
Grand Rapids: Baker, 1990, 215-52.

Cervin, Richard S. "Does Kepale Mean `Source' or `Authority Over' in Greek
Literature? A Rebuttal." Trinity Journal 10:1 (1989): 85-112.

Grudem, Wayne. "Does Kephale (`head') Mean `Source' or `Authority Over' in
Greek Literature? A Survey of 2,336 Examples." TrinJ 6 (1985): 38-59.

Grudem, Wayne. "The Meaning of Kepale (`Head'): A Response to Recent
Studies." TrinJ 11:1 (1990): 3-72.

Mickelsen, B. and A. "Response to `What does Kephale Mean in the New
Testament?' in Women, Authority, and the Bible. Ed. B. and A. Mickelson.
Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity, 1986, pp. 97-110, p. 124f.

Try an ATLA search as well.

Many scholars seem to deal with the meaning of kephale in the context of 1
Cor. 11:3 and with the issue of woman leadership
Is any of the list member aware of articles or books that explore kephale in
Pauline or deutero-Pauline context? I have great difficulty trying to
source some primary texts. Would appreciate any help. Thanks.

Ruth


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From: Michael Thomson <mthomson AT eerdmans.com>
To: Corpus-paul <corpus-paul AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 9:43 PM
Subject: [corpus-paul] Paul on Kephale


> I am returning to a Masters thesis on the topic of Paul's metaphorical use
> of "Kephale"... trying very much to move beyond the politicized literature
> that is propagated by both conservatives and those advocating new
> positions...
>
> Usually, interpreters see Paul as affirming traditional roles hence "head"
=
> "leader"... on the other side there are a few approaches...most creatively
> seeing Paul as meaning something akin to "source"...as in "head" =
"source."
>
> The problem is that metaphors don't work so cut and dried and that both of
> these readings have such a strong agenda that they are suspect.
>
> What I am asking the group is... have you come across anything in either
> articles or books that will help. I am doing some reading in linguistics
to
> refine my understanding of how metaphor works and not to repeat the
> reduction I am accusing other readers of doing.
>
> I thought I would throw it out there and see what happens...
>
> Cheers
>
> -Michael Thomson
>
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Subject: The Rhetoric of Persuasion and Example in Paul
From: "Rick & Anne Weymouth" <weymouth_123 AT myrealbox.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2002 11:03:49 +0200
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Friends,

I am beginning some research that focuses in part on the rhetoric of
persuasion and example in Paul.
I was wondering if anyone could point me toward some good recent works in
that area, as well as some works that focus generally on rhetorical analysis
in Paul.

I already have access to useful monographs such as:
Brian Dodd, 1999. Paul's Paradigmatic "I": Personal Example as Literary
Strategy. JSNTSS 177.
Elizabeth Castelli, 1991. Imitating Paul: A discourse of power.
George Lyons, 1985. Pauline Autobiography: Toward a New Understanding.
Willis de Boer, 1962. The Imitation of Paul: An Exegetical Study.

What else is available from the last 10-20 years?
Thankyou for you help,

In Christ,

Rick Weymouth
_____________________________
Rick Weymouth
Mediterranean Bible College, Beirut
Email: <weymouth_123 AT myrealbox.com>
(note the underscore: weymouth_123 )


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Subject: RE: corpus-paul digest: April 03, 2002
From: Michael Thomson <mthomson AT eerdmans.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2002 08:39:04 -0500
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I am aware of the Fitzmyer article...and will take a peek at the other
manuscript online. I have read a number of articles...and quite a number of
Pauline studies...its important to weave this metaphor into the larger
Pauline thought world.

Any other suggestions will be appreciated.

Tks

-Michael Thomson

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CORPUS-PAUL Digest for Wednesday, April 03, 2002.

1. Paul on Kephale
2. Re: Paul on Kephale
3. Re: Paul on Kephale

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Subject: Paul on Kephale
From: Michael Thomson <mthomson AT eerdmans.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 08:43:17 -0500
X-Message-Number: 1

I am returning to a Masters thesis on the topic of Paul's metaphorical use
of "Kephale"... trying very much to move beyond the politicized literature
that is propagated by both conservatives and those advocating new
positions...

Usually, interpreters see Paul as affirming traditional roles hence "head" =
"leader"... on the other side there are a few approaches...most creatively
seeing Paul as meaning something akin to "source"...as in "head" = "source."

The problem is that metaphors don't work so cut and dried and that both of
these readings have such a strong agenda that they are suspect.

What I am asking the group is... have you come across anything in either
articles or books that will help. I am doing some reading in linguistics to
refine my understanding of how metaphor works and not to repeat the
reduction I am accusing other readers of doing.

I thought I would throw it out there and see what happens...

Cheers

-Michael Thomson

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Subject: Re: Paul on Kephale
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From: "Christopher R. Hutson" <crhutson AT salisbury.net>
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2002 09:42:34 -0500
X-Message-Number: 2

Michael,

A good place to begin is:

Fitzmyer, Joseph A. "Kephale in I Corinthians 11:3." Interpretation 47.1
(1993). 52-59.

You may alreay be aware of this article, but for readers who don't know it,
Fitzmyer conveniently summarizes the extensive debate over whether "head" in
1 Cor 11:3 is a metaphor for "source" or a metaphor for "authority." He
marshalls evidence to show that both usages were live options in the first
century. So the issue must be settled exegetically. All should beware of
drawing simplistic conclusions. Whichever way one reads the metaphor in
verse 3, attention must be given to the logic of the whole argument in
11:2-16 in its literary and cultural context.

I'll be interested in what other listers suggest for you to read.

Happy research.

Chris

___________________________
Christopher R. Hutson
Hood Theological Seminary
800 West Thomas Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 216-5889
crhutson AT salisbury.net
___________________________



> From: Michael Thomson <mthomson AT eerdmans.com>
> Reply-To: "Corpus-paul" <corpus-paul AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
> Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 08:43:17 -0500
> To: "Corpus-paul" <corpus-paul AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
> Subject: [corpus-paul] Paul on Kephale
>
> I am returning to a Masters thesis on the topic of Paul's metaphorical use
> of "Kephale"... trying very much to move beyond the politicized literature
> that is propagated by both conservatives and those advocating new
> positions...
>
> Usually, interpreters see Paul as affirming traditional roles hence "head"
=
> "leader"... on the other side there are a few approaches...most creatively
> seeing Paul as meaning something akin to "source"...as in "head" =
"source."
>
> The problem is that metaphors don't work so cut and dried and that both of
> these readings have such a strong agenda that they are suspect.
>
> What I am asking the group is... have you come across anything in either
> articles or books that will help. I am doing some reading in linguistics
to
> refine my understanding of how metaphor works and not to repeat the
> reduction I am accusing other readers of doing.
>
> I thought I would throw it out there and see what happens...
>
> Cheers
>
> -Michael Thomson

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Subject: Re: Paul on Kephale
From: "Kym Smith" <khs AT picknowl.com.au>
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 21:22:51 -0500
X-Message-Number: 3

Dear Michael,

One book which does not deal specifically with Paul but in which Paul is
much quoted and discussed is 'All Things Are Yours' from Geoffrey C.
Bingham. The whole book is available - or can be purchased on-line - from
http://www.newcreation.org.au. Once at the site click 'Bingham' under
'books' and you should be just about there. There are probably other
books and studies that might be helpful at this site but that one in
particular should be worth looking at.

Kym Smith
Adelaide
South Australia
khs AT picknowl.com.au



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Subject: Re: The Rhetoric of Persuasion and Example in Paul
From: "Mark D. Nanos" <nanosmd AT comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2002 08:43:17 -0600
X-Message-Number: 4

on 4/4/02 3:03 AM, Rick & Anne Weymouth at weymouth_123 AT myrealbox.com wrote=
:

> I am beginning some research that focuses in part on the rhetoric of
> persuasion and example in Paul.
> I was wondering if anyone could point me toward some good recent works in
> that area, as well as some works that focus generally on rhetorical analy=
sis
> in Paul.

> What else is available from the last 10-20 years?

Rick,
The problem is not finding studies on these matters, but being able to read
and process the abundance of materials bearing directly or indirectly on th=
e
topic. As you have not doubt noticed, almost any current commentary or
monograph on any of Paul's letters addresses the topic, often as their
central theme. Some survey type articles/books and collections of essays o=
n
the topic might be useful to note for getting at the many works available.
Here are a few I have at hand:

Anderson, R. D., Jr. Ancient Rhetorical Theory and Paul. Kampen: Kok
Pharos, 1996.=20
Classen, C. J. Rhetorical Criticism of the New Testament. T=FCbingen:
Moh=
r
Siebeck, 2000.
Hester, J. D. "Speaker, Audience and Situations: A Modified
Interactional Model." Neotestamentica 32:1 (1998): 251-71.
Kennedy, G. A. New Testament Interpretation through Rhetorical
Criticism. Chapel Hill and London: University of North Carolina Press, 1984=
.
Kern, P. H. Rhetoric and Galatians: Assessing an approach to Paul=B9s
epistle. SNTSMS 101. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1998.
Porter, S. E. "Paul of Tarsus and His Letters." Pages 533-85 in Handboo=
k
of Classical Rhetoric in the Hellenistic Period 330 B. C.-A. D. 400. Edited
by S. E. Porter. Leiden: Brill, 1997.
Porter, S. E. "The Theoretical Justification for Application of
Rhetorical Categories to Pauline Epistolary Literature." Pages 100-22 in
Rhetoric and the New Testament: Essays from the 1992 Heidelberg Conference.
Edited by S. E. Porter and T. H. Olbricht. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic
Press, 1993.
Porter, S. E., ed. Handbook of Classical Rhetoric in the Hellenistic
Period 330 B. C.-A. D. 400. Leiden: Brill, 1997.
Porter, S. E. and T. H. Olbricht, eds. Rhetoric and the New Testament:
Essays from the 1992 Heidelberg Conference. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic
Press, 1993.
Porter, S. E. and T. H. Olbricht, eds. Rhetoric, Scripture and Theology=
:
Essays from the 1994 Pretoria Conference. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic
Press, 1996.
Porter, S. E. and T. H. Olbricht, eds. The Rhetorical Analysis of
Scripture: Essays from the 1995 London Conference. Sheffield: Sheffield
Academic Press, 1997.
Watson, D. F. "Rhetorical Criticism of the Pauline Epistles Since 1975.=
"
CurBS 3 (1995): 219-48.

Regards,
Mark

--=20
Mark D. Nanos, Ph.D.
313 NE Landings Dr.
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
USA
nanosmd AT comcast.net


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Subject: Re: The Rhetoric of Persuasion and Example in Paul
From: "Frank W. Hughes" <fwhughes AT sunbeach.net>
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2002 15:23:29 -0400
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I can mention a couple of my own works:

Hughes, Frank W., Early Christian Rhetoric and 2 Thessalonians (JSNTSup 30;
Sheffield:
JSOT Press, 1989). See especially chapter 2, "The Rhetoric of Letters."

Hughes, Frank W., "The Rhetoric of 1 Thessalonians," in Raymond F. Collins,
editor,
The Thessalonian Correspondence (Bibliotheca Ephemeridum Theologicarum
Lovaniensium,
87; Leuven: Peeters, 1990) 94-116.

See also several of the articles in The Thessalonians Debate, edited by Karl
P.
Donfried and Johannes Beutler (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2000). One of them
is my "The
Social Situations Implied by Rhetoric," which was an SNTS seminar paper from
a few
years ago. I would want to emphasize what Karl Donfried and others are
trying to get
at: the idea that form criticism of letters and rhetorical criticism of
letters are
both inportant kinds of analysis and that they both should be done.

I hope this is helpful. I hope to see some of you at SNTS in Durham this
summer as
well as the rhetorical meeting in Heidelberg.

Sincerely,
Frank W. Hughes
Lecturer in NT Studies
Codrington College
St. John
Barbados, West Indies

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I can mention a couple of my own works:
<p>Hughes, Frank W., <i>Early Christian Rhetoric and 2 Thessalonians</i>
(JSNTSup 30; Sheffield: JSOT Press, 1989).&nbsp; See especially chapter
2, "The Rhetoric of Letters."
<p>Hughes, Frank W., "The Rhetoric of 1 Thessalonians," in Raymond F.
Collins,
editor, <i>The Thessalonian Correspondence</i> (Bibliotheca Ephemeridum
Theologicarum Lovaniensium, 87; Leuven: Peeters, 1990) 94-116.
<p>See also several of the articles in <i>The Thessalonians Debate</i>,
edited by Karl P. Donfried and Johannes Beutler (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans,
2000).&nbsp; One of them is my "The Social Situations Implied by Rhetoric,"
which was an SNTS seminar paper from a few years ago.&nbsp; I would want
to emphasize what Karl Donfried and others are trying to get at:&nbsp;
the idea that form criticism of letters and rhetorical criticism of letters
are both inportant kinds of analysis and that they both should be done.
<p>I hope this is helpful.&nbsp; I hope to see some of you at SNTS in Durham
this summer as well as the rhetorical meeting in Heidelberg.
<p>Sincerely,
<br>Frank W. Hughes
<br>Lecturer in NT Studies
<br>Codrington College
<br>St. John
<br>Barbados, West Indies</html>

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Subject: Re: corpus-paul digest: April 03, 2002
From: Dennis De Jarnette <positivedennis AT mchsi.com>
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2002 15:31:31 -0800
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Corpus-paul digest wrote:

> Subject: Paul on Kephale
> From: Michael Thomson <mthomson AT eerdmans.com>
> Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 08:43:17 -0500
> X-Message-Number: 1
>
> I am returning to a Masters thesis on the topic of Paul's metaphorical use
> of "Kephale"... trying very much to move beyond the politicized literature
> that is propagated by both conservatives and those advocating new
> positions...
>
> Usually, interpreters see Paul as affirming traditional roles hence "head"
=
> "leader"... on the other side there are a few approaches...most creatively
> seeing Paul as meaning something akin to "source"...as in "head" =
"source."
>
> The problem is that metaphors don't work so cut and dried and that both of
> these readings have such a strong agenda that they are suspect.
>
> What I am asking the group is... have you come across anything in either
> articles or books that will help. I am doing some reading in linguistics
to
> refine my understanding of how metaphor works and not to repeat the
> reduction I am accusing other readers of doing.
>
> I thought I would throw it out there and see what happens...
>
> Cheers
>
> -Michael Thomson

Well I do know that those who advocate leader use Bauer as a lexicon and
those that
want it to be source use Liddle. I do not know if you can throw Tim into the
mix, but
there is a clear husband subordination there which if Tim is Pauline would
be helpful
to decide what Paul meant by the man being the head of the woman like God is
the head
of Christ


--
Positive Dennis
Dennis De Jarnette





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