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The Formation of Q: Trajectories in Ancient Wisdom Collections

John S. Kloppenborg

Paperback 2007-02-15

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In this groundbreaking book, preeminent Q scholar and founding co-director of the International Q Project John Kloppenborg traces the literary evolution of Q as a document of primitive Christianity by considering it within the context of ancient literary genres. By carefully identifying the distinct influences of wisdom instruction, prophetic literature, and proto-biography, together with penetrating syntactical and rhetorical insights, Kloppenborg is able to present a compelling case for the compositional stages of this elusive source document for the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.

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Publisher Description

In this groundbreaking book, preeminent Q scholar and founding co-director of the International Q Project John Kloppenborg traces the literary evolution of Q as a document of primitive Christianity by considering it within the context of ancient literary genres. By carefully identifying the distinct influences of wisdom instruction, prophetic literature, and proto-biography, together with penetrating syntactical and rhetorical insights, Kloppenborg is able to present a compelling case for the compositional stages of this elusive source document for the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.

Koorong Code538094
ISBN0800662431
EAN9780800662431
Pages400
DepartmentAcademic
CategoryScripture
PublisherAugsburg/fortress Press
Publication DateFeb 2007
Dimensions23 x 152 x 228mm
Weight0.597kg