Chiasmus in the New Testament: A Study in FormgeschichteThis study is devoted to the tracing of the Hebrew literary influence of the Greek text of the New Testament. It discusses specifically one form, the extensive use of the inverted order called chiasmus, a form that seems to be a part of Hebrew thought itself, whether in poetry or in prose. Originally published in 1942. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value. |
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Contents
The Study of Form | 3 |
Preliminary Survey | 30 |
The Old Testament | 31 |
Copyright | |
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Chiasmus in the New Testament: A Study in the Form and Function of Chiastic ... Nils Wilhelm Lund No preview available - 1992 |
Chiasmus in the New Testament: A Study in Formgeschichte Nils Wilhelm Lund No preview available - 2013 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Chiasmus in the New Testament: A Study in Formgeschichte |
| Author | Nils Wilhelm Lund |
| Publisher | University of North Carolina Press, 1942 |
| Original from | the University of Wisconsin - Madison |
| Digitized | 7 Jan 2008 |
| ISBN | 0807803820, 9780807803820 |
| Length | 428 pages |
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