Rhetoric at the Boundaries: The Art and Theology of New Testament Chain-Link Transitions

Contents

Preface ix 1 Introduction 1 2 The Rhetoricians’ Recommendations 11 3 Chain-Link Interlock among Other Ancient Rhetorical Devices 21 4 The Anatomy of Chain-Link Interlock 43 5 Ancient Examples of Chain-Link Interlock 59 6 Chain-Link Interlock and the Logic of Romans 85 7 Chain-Link Interlock and the Structure of the Apocalypse 103 8 Chain-Link Interlock and the Theology of the Fourth Gospel 121 9 Chain-Link Interlock and the Narrative of Acts 165 10 Chain-Link Interlock and the Interpretation of Acts 215 11 Conclusions 253 Works Cited 259 Index of Biblical and Ancient Sources 283 Index of Authors 301 Contents vii ...