Vernon K. Robbins is Professor of Religion in the Department of Religion, Emory University, and the author of Ancient Quotes and Anecdotes: From Crib to Crypt and The Rhetoric of Pronouncement.
."..an excellent guide for reading the Christian Scriptures,
particularly the Gospels... I recommend this as an excellent text
to use alongside a more comprehensive introduction to the Christian
Scriptures. It will stir the student's minds." Robert Doran,
Amherst College, for the Catholic Biblical Quarterly--Sanford
Lakoff "Catholic Biblical Quarterly "
."..strongly recommended for all interpreters of the Bible as
essential 'continuing education' in the art and science of
interpretation." David A. deSilva, reviewing for Ashland
Theological Seminary--Sanford Lakoff "Ashland Theological Journal
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."..students and teachers will find that each chapter, together
with its study guide, challenges them to experiment with a variety
of approaches to interpretation, all of which should enrich their
appreciation of the text." David G.--Sanford Lakoff "Review of
Biblical Literature "
"Exploring the Texture of Texts successfully introduces the results
of Robbins' pioneering scholarship and intellectual activity
through more than a decade.This is the manual students of
socio-rhetorical criticism have been waiting for!" Bernard
Combrink, Department of New Testament, University of Stellenbosch,
South Africa--Sanford Lakoff
"This delightful book provides a comprehensive but accessible
introduction to the practice of sociorhetorical criticism developed
by Robbins...an excellent orientation for students at the beginning
of their NT studies. Even scholars working in a different
hermeneutical tradition will find this a useful introduction to
important developments in NT research." Johan C.--Sanford Lakoff
"Religious Studies Review "
"This is a marvelous book. Students will use it to find their way
through the many different approaches to early Christian texts
currently being pursued. Teachers will use it as the primary text
for the standard course in New Testament criticism ("exegesis").
Scholars of Christian origins will use it to render utterly honest
readings of their texts as social data for redescription. And the
guild of New Testament studies will learn the steps for dancing at
last in public on the stage of cultural critique. Bravo Vernon! You
have written a book that shows why rhetorical savvy must call the
tune for the next time around. Let the music begin." Burton L.
Mack, School of Theology at Claremont--Sanford Lakoff
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