Patterns of Persuasion in the Gospels

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Focusing on the techniques of persuasion in the Gospels, this work by Mack and Robbins reinvigorates Synoptic studies by integrating insights from Greco-Roman education and rhetoric. Their detailed examination of rhetorical handbooks reveals how Gospel writers effectively employed chreiai to shape the Jesus traditions. This scholarly analysis is essential for anyone deeply engaged in the critical study of the Gospels, offering a fresh perspective on the narrative strategies utilized in these foundational texts.