An Introduction to the Catholic Epistles (T&T C. Lockett<|

An Introduction to the Catholic EpistlesAuthor(s): Darian Lockett\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom\nImprint: T.& T.Clark Ltd\nISBN-13: 9780567171771, 978-0567171771\nSynopsis\nThis is a new introduction to the \""Catholic Epistles\"". This book introduces the \""Epistles\"" and discusses the different interpretive approaches which have been used to gain a clearer understanding of them. An introductory chapter defines the \""Epistles\"" and describes the history of their canonization, following chapters are devoted to each of the texts with each chapter including: historical-cultural background; the social-scientific context; social-rhetorical purposes; narrative discourse; postcolonial and feminist insights; and, finally theological perspectives. At the end of each chapter there are suggestions for further reading and a list of reflection questions. Several chapters include a section or two considering a particular interpretive issue especially r.