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This collection of essays contains contributions from scholars who are recognized as among the best practitioners of New Testament rhetorical criticism. Three of them describe general theories of rhetoric based on both classical and contemporary models. The remainder provide new readings based on special theories of rhetoric, some not typically used in rhetorical analysis of New Testament texts.

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A re-issue of the 1987 groundbreaking work."This fine, well-written book is an outstanding contribution to synoptic studies .It is undoubtedly the best book on Q available in English." Arland D. Jacobsen, Journal of Biblical Literature>

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Well-known scholars examine the relationship between blood and purity laws, especially as those laws have been passed down in biblical literature and the Roman Catholic tradition. The various approaches to the issue of female blood and purity and impurity are discussed.