Description
Sarcasm in Paul’s Letters offers a comprehensive examination of sarcastic rhetoric in the apostle Paul’s correspondence. Matthew Pawlak investigates how Paul employs sarcasm as a persuasive and argumentative tool throughout his epistles, analyzing specific passages and their rhetorical functions within early Christian communities.
This work contributes to New Testament scholarship by providing detailed textual analysis and contextual interpretation of sarcastic utterances. Pawlak demonstrates how understanding sarcasm enriches our comprehension of Paul’s theological arguments, his relationships with various churches, and the communicative strategies of early Christianity. The study bridges ancient rhetoric and biblical interpretation, offering insights into how Paul’s audiences would have understood these ironic critiques and appeals.
Published as part of the respected Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series, this volume serves as an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in Paul’s writings and early Christian rhetoric.
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