Paul's Letter to the Philippians

<DIV><I>Interprets Paul's letter in light of its rhetorical content and cultural context</I><br><br>Skeptical of the trend among many biblical scholars to analyze Paul's short affectionate letter to the Philippians in light of Greco-Roman letter-writing conventions Ben Witherington instead looks at Philippians as a masterful piece of long-distance <I>oratory</I> - an extension of Paul's oral speech dictated to a scribe and meant to be read aloud to its recipients. Witherington examines Philippians in light of Greco-Roman rhetorical conventions identifying Paul's purpose highlighting his main points and his persuasive strategies and considering how his original audience would have heard and received Paul's message.</DIV>