Literary and Rhetorical Theory in Irenaeus, Part 1

Scholars have long queried the influence of rhetorical theory upon Irenaeus’ thought. Despite the identification of various aspects of rhetorical theory in his work, a clear sense of the centrality and importance of rhetorical theory to Irenaeus has not emerged. In this article I argue that concepts...

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Main Author: Briggman, Anthony (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2015
In: Vigiliae Christianae
Year: 2015, Volume: 69, Issue: 5, Pages: 500-527
RelBib Classification:BF Gnosticism
CD Christianity and Culture
KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity
Further subjects:B Irenaeus rhetoric rhetorical theory literary theory Gnosticism hypothesis œconomia
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