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Biblical Studies

Biola University

1972

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Patterns For Preaching : A Rhetorical Analysis Of The Sermons Of Paul In Acts 13, 17, And 20, Donald Robert Sunukjian Jan 1972

Patterns For Preaching : A Rhetorical Analysis Of The Sermons Of Paul In Acts 13, 17, And 20, Donald Robert Sunukjian

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The purpose of this study is to identify any consistent strains in the sermons of Paul, with the assumption that such strains 1are divinely intended guidelines !or contemporary preachers. The exact question to be answered is: "What are the inspired.patterns for preaching contained in the sermons of Paul?"

An introductory chapter deals wit-h the variety and effectiveness of Paul's preaching, the pragmatic aim and method of rhetorical analysis, and the abbreviated nature of the Biblical record .

The next three chapters provide a detailed examination of . / three of Paul's sermons: his sermon to the Jews in Acts 13 …