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Philippians (2008) is a book by John H.P. Reumann.

Abstract

<In Philippians John Reumann offers both classical approaches and new methods of understanding this New Testament book. With fresh commentary on the social world and rhetorical criticism, and a special focus on the contributions of the Philippian house churches to Paul's work and early Christian mission, Reumann clarifies Paul's attitudes toward and interactions with the Philippians." "Departing from traditional readings of Philippians in light of Acts, Reumann allows Paul to speak in his own right. His three letters from Ephesus shed new light on relationships, and we come to see how he approves some aspects of the dominant "culture of friendship" in Greco-Roman Philippi while disapproving others. He seeks to help the Philippians discern how to be citizens of the heavenly kingdom and also Caesar's state, though there is an undercurrent of "Christ vs. Caesar.>--Publisher description.

Editions

Published in New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2008 (Anchior Yale Bible, 33B).

Contents

1. Prescript (Address, Salutation), 1:1-2 - 2. Prooimion (Prayer Report, Thanksgiving and Intercession), 1:3-11 - The Body of the Letter 1:12-4:20 - Letter B, Body, 1:12-3:1 - 3. Narratio (Paul Describes the Situation Where He Is), 1:12-18c - 4. Narratio, Continued (Paul's Expectations, as He Weighs the Balance: To Stay on in Service), 1:18d-26 - Excursus A: "With Christ" (1:23) and Eschatology p. 239 5. Paraenesis (Propositio, with Reasons for the Admonitions), 1:27-30 - 6. Paraenesis (Exhortatio with Further Reasons for the Comfort and Admonitions), 2:1-4 - 7. The Philippians' Encomium, applied by Paul to Christian Life in Philippi, 2:5-11 - Excursus B: The Message about Jesus Christ's Humilitation and God's Exalting Him to Lordship (2:6-11) - 8. Paraenesis (Exhortatio, with Further Reasons for the Comfort and Admonitions), 2:12-18 - 9. Travel Plans for Mission and Some Paraenesis, 2:19-30 - 10. Toward Concluding Paraenesis, 3:1 - Letter C, Body, 3:2-21 - 11. A Brusque Warning: "Circumcision" and Us, 3:2-4a - 12. Saul the Pharisee, Paul "In Christ": Autobiographical Instruction on Law, Righteousness, Resurrection, and More, 3:4b-11 - 13. Paul and the Philippians: Running Toward the Goal, but Not Perfected, 3:12-16 - 14. The Pauline Model Versus Enemies of Christ's Cross: Future Change, Proper Glory, 3:17-21 - 15. Concluding Paraenesis (with Letter Closing), 4:1-9 - Letter A, Body; Canonical Philippians Body Conclusions, 4:10-20 - 16. Friendship, Thanks, and God, 4:10-20 - Letter Closing 4:21-23 - 17. Epistolary Postscript (Greetings, Benediction), 4:21-23

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