scholarly journals Persuasion in 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

2009 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andries H. Snyman
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Rhetorical Analysis ◽  
Corinthians 1 ◽  
1 Corinthians ◽  
Rhetorical Situation ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Rhetorical Strategy ◽  
Functional Aspects ◽  
In Christ

In this article, 1 Corinthians 1:1�9 is analysed from a perspective that differs from the typical approach of researchers, who tend to force ancient rhetorical categories on the letter. The analysis is done in terms of what is called a �grounded theoretical approach�. This approach is briefly summarised, followed by a description of the rhetorical situation of the letter and a systematic analysis of these nine verses. It will be argued that these verses are an integral part of Paul�s rhetorical strategy, constructed from the text itself and aimed at persuading the Corinthians to accept his authority as apostle and to follow his instructions in realising their new life in Christ. The conclusion is that a text-centred approach with its focus on the functional aspects of the text provides a better understanding of Paul�s rhetorical strategy than a typical rhetorical analysis, with its focus on the formal aspects of the text.

scholarly journals Persuasion in Romans 5:12-21

2016 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andries Snyman
Keyword(s):  
Eternal Life ◽  
Rhetorical Situation ◽  
Rhetorical Strategy ◽  
Functional Aspects ◽  
The World ◽  
In Christ ◽  
The Impact

This article is an attempt to reconstruct Paul’s rhetorical strategy from the text itself, rather than applying ancient or modern rhetorical models to his letters. A proposal for such a rhetorical approach is briefly summarised, followed by a discussion of the rhetorical situation of the letter. It is argued that the pericope, Romans 5:12–21, forms an integral part of Paul’s rhetorical strategy, aimed at persuading his audience in Rome to share his views on the contrast between Adam and Christ: Adam’s sin brought death into the world, but faith in Christ brings eternal life. In the process of persuasion, Paul uses various types of argument and rhetorical techniques to enhance the impact of his communication. To analyse and describe this is the main aim of the article. The conclusion is that a text-centred approach (with its focus on the functional aspects of the text) provides a meaningful alternative to existing approaches (which focus mainly on the formal aspects of the text).Keywords: Romans 5 12-21 persuasion text centred approach

scholarly journals ’n Retoriese analise van Romeine 9:1–10:4

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A.H. Snyman
Keyword(s):  
Rhetorical Analysis ◽  
Rhetorical Situation ◽  
Rhetorical Strategy ◽  
Functional Aspects ◽  
The Impact

Die artikel is ’n poging om Paulus se retoriese strategie uit die teks self te rekonstrueer, eerder as om ’n klassieke of moderne retoriese model op die teks toe te pas. ’n Voorstel virso ’n teksgesentreerde benadering word kortliks opgesom, gevolg deur ’n beskrywing van die retoriese situasie wat Paulus in die brief wil ondersoek. Daar word geargumenteer dat Romeine 9:1–10:4 ’n integrale deel van Paulus se retoriese strategie vorm met die doel om sy gehoor te oortuig om sy siening van God se verlossingsplan, asook sy beoogde sending na Spanje te steun. In die proses van oorreding gebruik hy verskillende soorte argumente en retoriese tegnieke om die trefkrag van sy kommunikasie te verhoog. Die gevolgtrekkingis dat ’n teksgesentreerde benadering (met fokus op die funksionele aspekte van die teks) ’n beter alternatief as die bestaande benaderings (met fokus op die formele aspekte van die teks) bied.A rhetorical analysis of Romans 9:1-10:4. This article is an attempt to reconstruct Paul’s rhetorical strategy from the text itself, rather than applying ancient or modern rhetorical models to his letters. A proposal for such a text-centred approach is briefly summarised, followed by a discussion of the rhetorical situation that Paul wants to address in this letter. It is argued that Romans 9:1–10:4 forms an integral part of his rhetorical strategy, aimed at persuading his audience in Rome to support his view on God’s plan of salvationas well as his forthcoming mission to Spain. In the process of persuasion Paul uses various types of argument and rhetorical techniques to enhance the impact of his communication.The conclusion is that a text-centred approach (with its focus on the functional aspects of the text) provides a better alternative to existing approaches (which focus on the formal aspects of the text). 

scholarly journals Oorreding in Romeine 11

2014 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andries Snyman
Keyword(s):  
Rhetorical Analysis ◽  
Rhetorical Situation ◽  
Rhetorical Strategy ◽  
Functional Aspects

Persuasion in Romans 11. A new trend in the rhetorical analysis of Paul’s epistles is to reconstruct his rhetorical strategy from the text itself, rather than applying ancient or modern rhetorical models to his letters. A proposal for such a text-centred approach is briefly summarised in this article, followed by a discussion on the rhetorical situation that Paul wishes to address in his letter to the Romans. It is argued that chapter 11 forms an integral part of his rhetorical strategy as reconstructed from the text itself, and that it is aimed at persuading his audience in Rome to support his view on God’s plan of salvation, as well as his forthcoming mission to Spain. The conclusion is that a text-centred approach (with its focus on the functional aspects of the text) provides a better alternative to existing approaches (which focus on the formal aspects of the text).

scholarly journals Paulus se retoriese strategic in Galasiërs 2:11-21

2000 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 353-370
Author(s):  
D. F. Tolmie
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Rhetorical Analysis ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Rhetorical Strategy

Paul's rhetorical strategy in Galatians 2:11-21The aim of this article is to demonstrate an approach to the rhetorical analysis of Paul's letter to the Galatians that differs from the typical approach followed by researchers, namely the forcing of ancient rhetorical categories on the letter. Instead, it is proposed that Paul's rhetorical strategy should be analysed in terms of a grounded theoretical approach. This is demonstrated by a systematic analysis of the Paul's basic rhetorical strategy, as well as of all the supportive persuasive techniques, in this pericope.

scholarly journals Paulus se retoriese strategie in Galasiërs 3:1-14

2002 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 209-225
Author(s):  
D. F. Tolmie
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Rhetorical Analysis ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Rhetorical Strategy

Paul’s rhetorical strategy in Galatians 3:1-14 The aim of this article is to demonstrate an approach to the rhetorical analysis of Paul's Letter to the Galatians that differs from the typical approach followed by researchers, namely the forcing of ancient rhetorical categories on the letter. Instead it is proposed that Paul's rhetorical strategy should be analysed in terms of a grounded theoretical approach. This is demonstrated by a systematic analysis of the Paul’s basic rhetorical strategy, as well as of all the supportive persuasive techniques, in Galatians 3:1-14 (subdivided as Galatians 3:1-5 and 3:6-14).

scholarly journals Paulus se retoriese strategie in Galasiërs 3:15-25

2003 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 515-532
Author(s):  
D F Tolmie
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Rhetorical Analysis ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Rhetorical Strategy

The aim of this article is to demonstrate an approach to  the rhetorical analysis of Paul's Letter to the Galatians that differs from the typical approach followed by researchers, namely the forcing of ancient rhetorical categories on the letter. Instead it is proposed that Paul’s rhetorical strategy should be analysed in terms of a grounded theoretical approach. This is demonstrated by a systematic analysis of Paul’s basic rhetorical strategy, as well as of all  the  supportive persuasive techniques in Galatians 3:15-25 (subdivided as Galatians 3:15-18 and 3:19-25).

scholarly journals Oorreding in 1 Korintiërs 3:9c-23

2009 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. H. Snyman
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
1 Corinthians ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Functional Aspects ◽  
Corinthians 3 ◽  
The Impact

Persuasion in 1 Corinthians 3:9c-23 This article is an attempt to analyse 1 Corinthians 3:9c-23 from a perpective different to approaches which tend to force ancient rhetorical categories on the letter. The analysis is done in terms of what is called “a grounded theoretical approach”. This ap- proach is briefly defined, followed by a description of the rheto- rical situation of the letter and a systematic analysis of these fifteen verses. The focus is on the manner in which Paul ar- gues, the types of argument he uses and the rhetorical tech- niques that could enhance the impact of his communication. It is shown that all these strategies and techniques enable him to achieve his rhetorical objectives in 1 Corinthians 3:9c-23. The conclusion is that a text-based approach with its focus on the functional aspects of the text provides a good (or better) alternative to existing approaches which focus on the formal aspects of the text.

scholarly journals A Rhetorical analysis of Philippians 1:27-2:18

2005 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 783-809
Author(s):  
A H Snyman
Keyword(s):  
Rhetorical Analysis ◽  
Rhetorical Strategies ◽  
Rhetorical Situation ◽  
Rhetorical Strategy ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Spiritual Problems ◽  
The Way

A new trend in rhetorical analysis is to reconstruct Paul’ s rhetorical strategy from the text itself, rather than applying ancient or modern rhetorical models to his letters. A proposal for such a text-centred approach, in which the focus shifts from the formal to the functional,is briefly summarised in this article, followed by a discussion of the rhetorical situation that Paul wants to address in this letter. Spiritual problems, especially internal unrest and opposition from outside, called forth the letter. In order to address these problems, Paul tries to persuade his audience to persevere in living and proclaiming the gospel.  This dominant rhetorical strategy of 1:27 – 2:18 can be divided into four phases: 1:27-30  (exhorting the Philippians to persevere in proclaiming the gospel); 2:1-11 exhorting them to persevere in living the gospel); 2:12-13 (exhorting them to persevere in living the gospel), and 2:14-18 (exhorting them to persevere in proclaiming the gospel). In order to persuade his audience, Paul uses various rhetorical strategies and techniques. In analyzing these, the focus is on exegetical issues with rhetorical impact, on the types of arguments used, on the way Paul argues and on the rhetorical techniques used to enhance the impact of his communication. I hope to prove that Paul’ s persuasive strategy in Philippians could be constructed fairly accurately from the text itself, provided that it is read carefully and systematically.

"Women Tongue Speakers, Be Silent": a Reconstruction Through Paul's Rhetoric 1

1998 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anders Eriksson
Keyword(s):  
Public Speaking ◽  
1 Corinthians ◽  
Rhetorical Situation ◽  
Rhetorical Strategy ◽  
The Public ◽  
Worship Services ◽  
The Status ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
The Public Sphere ◽  
The Church

AbstractWhereas interpreters commonly assert that women play a marginal role in 1 Corinthians 12-14, this article argues that Paul's prohibition of women's public speaking in 1 Cor. 14:34 is actually the main issue. Paul's use of the insinuatio, the Subtle Approach, as his rhetorical strategy is the key interpreters need to reconstruct the rhetorical situation and to understand adequately his argumentation. A group of tongue-speaking women who have gained the status of a spiritual elite, pose a threat to Paul and create disorder in the worship services. In a critical dialogue with Antoinette Clark Wire, it is maintained that Paul designates these women pneumatics to be not "prophets" but merely "tongue speakers."Paul uses much male/female imagery for the polemical purpose of making a gender-based dissociation and redefinition of the wider phenomenon "inspired speech," into the categories "prophecy" and "glossolalia."He connects prophecy with rationality, order and male social roles in the public sphere, and glossolalia with contemporary ideas of female inferiority. Paul's negative portrayal of glossolalia is part of his rhetorical effort to silence the women tongue speakers in the church meeting.

A rhetorical reading of Tendayi Westerhof's Unlucky in Love

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 65-85
Author(s):  
Juliet Sylvia Pasi ◽  
Rewai Makamani
Keyword(s):  
Life Histories ◽  
Life Experience ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Rhetorical Analysis ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Human Condition ◽  
Rhetorical Situation ◽  
Rhetorical Strategy ◽  
Economic Climate ◽  
Cultural Boundaries

What could be discursively more engaging in rhetorical investigation than people writing about what they know best, their life histories? Apparently, rhetorical analysis involving the retrospective narrative in prose is herein perceived as one of the most contested issues in written discourses as it revolves around an often highly emotive terrain - "rhetorical situation" (Bitzer, 1968 in Hauser & Kjeldsen n.d., p.100) wherein the rhetorical agency's (author) utterance (literary genesis) is nothing more than a manifestation of a unique sitz-in-leben (situation in life) - the human condition involving the author. Using Tendayi Westerhof's semi-autobiographical novel, Unlucky in Love, this paper argues that HIV and AIDS is more than just a disease. It is further noted that so much logos is wasted defending and protecting conventional knowledge and moribund cultural practices. Westerhof's text collapses these cultural boundaries when she writes and universalises the story of her life – a life projected through an intriguing deployment of ethos, pathos and logos as propounded by Aristotle, and intricately balanced with a quest to identify with the target audience as instructed by Burke (1997). Disguised as Rumbidzai, Tendayi Westerhof relives her life-history relying mostly on forensic introspection of personal memory to address readers and persuade them to identify (Burke, 1997) with a version of her life experience. However, this paper argues that memory is a subjective form of evidence which cannot be externally verified but rather asserted on the subject's authority (character/ethos). Thus, broadly speaking, the article seeks to analyse the rhetorical strategies that Westerhof uses in her text to make people believe in her experiences amidst an insecure and sterile “rhetorical situation" as a woman in a patriarchal Zimbabwean society; a "rhetorical situation"; that is further aggravated by the harsh economic climate as well as the HIV and AIDS pandemic. The paper posits that by largely using autobiography as an overarching rhetorical strategy, Westerhof is able to unravel and interrogate those issues that society is usually silent on, that is the "unspeakables". The paper also posits that these issues have been both unrepresented and unrepresentable within sanctioned cultural spheres; hence it will interrogate how the rhetoric of naming such shifts identities in Zimbabwean societies.

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