Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.31823/d.26.1.3
The Rhetorical-Critical Analysis of the Epistle to the Galatians (II)
Ivica Čatić
; Catholic Faculty of Theology in Đakovo, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek
Marko Rajić
Abstract
This article is a continuation of the rhetorical-critical analysis of the Epistle to the Galatians started previously. The first article discussed the method of rhetorical criticism, its relationship with epistolography and the question of the partition of the rhetorical act. Then we started the analysis of the Epistle which is, due to the limited space, continued in this article with a demonstrative section (Gal 2:15 — 4:31). Here Paul argues for the correct understanding of the history of salvation, the relationship between the Law and faith, and the true identity of the faithful. Then, in the parenetic section (Gal 5:1 — 6:10), he sets the standard by which the faithful must live their newly found freedom in Christ. The Epistle ends with a hand-written conclusion in which Paul summarizes its key theological themes and controversies.
Keywords
Epistle to the Galatians; rhetoric; rhetorical criticism; demonstrative section; parenetic section
Hrčak ID:
196741
URI
Publication date:
26.3.2018.
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