The significance of parallels between 2 Peter and other early Christian literature / by Michael J. Gilmour.

Author/creator Gilmour, Michael J.
Format Book
Publication InfoLeiden ; Boston : Brill, 2002.
Descriptionxi, 176 pages ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Bible. Peter, 2nd--Criticism, Textual.

Spine title 2 Peter and other early Christian literature
SeriesSociety of Biblical Literature Academia Biblica ; 10
Academia Biblica (Series) ; 10. UNAUTHORIZED
Contents Introduction -- The location of 2 Peter -- Criteria for determining the value of parallels -- Analysis of 2 Peter -- Evaluation of the parallels approach for locating texts -- Appendix one: Hints of Homer in Luke 16:19-31? -- Appendix two: How to approach a strange manuscript : a novel('s) look at the historical task -- Appendix three: What constitutes a parallel? -- Appendix four: Factors that lend weight to arguments claiming that parallels are due to literary dependence -- Appendix five: Complications with source theories : factors that weaken claims of literary dependence, lead to mistaken claims of literary dependence, or obscure real dependence -- Appendix six: Conclusions possible on the basis of parallels -- Appendix seven: Parallels that are not reliable for reaching conclusions about dependency -- Appendix eight: Richard Hays' criteria for determining the presence of an intertextual echo.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 161-171) and index.
LCCN 2002011715
ISBN9004127143 (cloth : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks BS2795.52 .G55 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold