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The Oracles against Babylon in Jeremiah 50-51: Structures and Perspectives

  • Technical
  • Kenneth T. Aitken

What is the literary structure of the composition of the oracles against Babylon in Jeremiah 50 and Jeremiah 51? This study hopes to demonstrate that the composition of the oracles is not disordered but rather a well-ordered complex of structurally related elements. The thesis is that the composition is comprised of six movements set within a common framework.

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Narrative Parallelism and the “Jehoiakim Frame”: A Reading Strategy for Jeremiah 26-45

  • Semi-Technical
  • Gary E. Yates

This essay examines the literary structure and message of one section of the book of Jeremiah. The focus is on the largely narrative section in Jeremiah 26-Jeremiah 45. It suggests a strategy for a holistic reading of this section. The author hopes that this will contribute to a better understanding of the literary and theological unity of the book of Jeremiah as a whole.

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Paul and Christian Unity: A Formal Analysis of Philippians 2:1-4

  • Semi-Technical
  • David Alan Black

What is the literary structure of Philippians 2:1-4? What is the significance and function of this passage within the structure of the letter as a whole? This passage focuses on the unity of the church.

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