{"product_id":"9780826460523","title":"Enemies of the Cross of Christ : The Terminology of the Cross and Conflict in Philippians","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eEnemies of the Cross of Christ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Demetrius Williams\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Enemies of the Cross' employs classical rhetorical analysis to examine how Paul structures a deliberative argument using his understanding of the 'cross of Christ'. His goals are to guide\/advise the Philippian community through internal and external strife (ch. 2), combat his opponents (ch.3), and develop his notion of the eschatological community (3:18-21). Williams proposes that while Paul has a 'theology of the death of Jesus', of which cross terminology is one of several aspects, this terminology is used almost exclusively in polemical\/conflictual contexts. Hence Paul appears to be using 'cross of Christ' not so much as a doctrine but rather as a rhetorical tool, in a context of conflict and strife, to support his understanding of eschatology, apostolic service, the nature of Christian existence, and community among the saints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780826460523\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Sheffield Academic Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40597515796686,"sku":"9780826460523","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_edaa6e7f-79dd-4a8d-9420-36ee732e0353.jpg?v=1637882025","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780826460523","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}