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'Not in Persuasive Words of Wisdom, But in the Demonstration of the Spirit and Power'

'Not in Persuasive Words of Wisdom, But in the Demonstration of the Spirit and Power' 'NOT IN PERSUASIVE WORDS OF WISDOM, BUT IN THE DEMONSTRATION OF THE SPIRIT AND POWER' by TIMOTHY H. LIM Macquarie University, North Ryde New Testament exegetes researching the literary level of Saint Paul and the rhetorical features found in his letters cannot help but to ponder the meaning and significance of I Cor. 2:1-5, for the apostle's disavowal of 'persuasive words of wisdom' in verse four seems to have prima facie relevance for their work. The techniques which Paul was unwilling to employ in his preaching and describes as 'persuasive words of wisdom' appear to have some resemblance to Graeco-Roman rhetoric. Is Paul inconsistent in his word and action to have refused persuasive speech here, but to use rhetorical devices and strategies elsewhere in his letters, especially in I and II Corinthians?' Or is he, in this very passage, actually using a com- mon rhetorical strategy of disarming his audience/reader (e.g. Dio Or. 12.15f; 42.2f)? Research into the opening sections of I Corinthians has been abundant. Much of this work has focused on the Corinthian Chris- 1 For example, E. A. Judge, "Paul's Boasting in Relation to Contemporary Professional Practice", AusBibRev 16 (1968):37-50; H. D. Betz, Der Apostel http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Novum Testamentum Brill

'Not in Persuasive Words of Wisdom, But in the Demonstration of the Spirit and Power'

Lim, Timothy H.
Novum Testamentum , Volume 29 (2): 137 – Jan 1, 1987
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© 1987 Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands
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10.1163/156853687X00038
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'NOT IN PERSUASIVE WORDS OF WISDOM, BUT IN THE DEMONSTRATION OF THE SPIRIT AND POWER' by TIMOTHY H. LIM Macquarie University, North Ryde New Testament exegetes researching the literary level of Saint Paul and the rhetorical features found in his letters cannot help but to ponder the meaning and significance of I Cor. 2:1-5, for the apostle's disavowal of 'persuasive words of wisdom' in verse four seems to have prima facie relevance for their work. The techniques which Paul was unwilling to employ in his preaching and describes as 'persuasive words of wisdom' appear to have some resemblance to Graeco-Roman rhetoric. Is Paul inconsistent in his word and action to have refused persuasive speech here, but to use rhetorical devices and strategies elsewhere in his letters, especially in I and II Corinthians?' Or is he, in this very passage, actually using a com- mon rhetorical strategy of disarming his audience/reader (e.g. Dio Or. 12.15f; 42.2f)? Research into the opening sections of I Corinthians has been abundant. Much of this work has focused on the Corinthian Chris- 1 For example, E. A. Judge, "Paul's Boasting in Relation to Contemporary Professional Practice", AusBibRev 16 (1968):37-50; H. D. Betz, Der Apostel

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Published: Jan 1, 1987

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