Rhetorical Adaptation in the Greek Historians, Josephus, and Acts vol II : Embedded Speeches, Audience Responses, and Authorial Persuasion /

Rhetorical Adaptation in the Greek Historians, Josephus, and Acts vol II : Embedded Speeches, Audience Responses, and Authorial Persuasion /

Greco-Roman rhetorical theorists insist that speakers must adapt their speeches to their audiences in order to maximize persuasiveness and minimize alienation. Ancient historians adorn their narratives with accounts of attempts at such rhetorical adaptation, the outcomes of which decisively impact t...

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Main Author: Duncan, John M. (Author)

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2023.

Series: Biblical Interpretation Series ; 203.
Biblical Studies, Ancient Near East and Early Christianity E-Books Online, Collection 2023.

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Classical literature > History and criticism > Theory, etc.
Oratory, Ancient.
Rhetoric, Ancient.

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Call Number: PA3265

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Table of Contents:
  • Preliminary Material /
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  • Copyright page /
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  • Chapter 11 Introduction to Part 3 /
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  • Chapter 12 Josephus's Jewish War /
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  • Chapter 13 The Acts of the Apostles /
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  • Chapter 14 Summary of Part 3 /
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  • Chapter 15 Conclusion /
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  • Bibliography /
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  • Index of Ancient Sources /
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  • Index of Modern Authors /
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  • Index of Subjects /
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