The Persuasive Appeal of the Chronicler: A Rhetorical Analysis of the Books of Chronicles

Contents......Page 6
Acknowledgments......Page 10
1. Major Trends in Chronicles Research......Page 12
2. Conclusion: The Place of this Book in Chronicles Research......Page 29
1. The Meaning of 'Rhetoric'......Page 30
2. The Rhetorical Nature of Historical Narratives......Page 32
3. The Nature and Goal of a Rhetorical Analysis......Page 34
4. The Designation of Chronicles as a Rhetorical Unit......Page 36
5. Reading Chronicles with Regard to Samuel–Kings......Page 37
6. The Utilization of Aristotle's Rhetoric......Page 38
1. Introduction......Page 40
2. The Parts of Rhetoric......Page 41
3. Modes of Persuasion......Page 44
4. Types of Rhetorical Speech......Page 46
B. A Purpose of the Chronicler......Page 48
1. Introduction......Page 52
2. Examination of the Structure......Page 55
3. Analysis of the Structure......Page 70
D. Type of Rhetoric......Page 75
A. Introduction to Aristotle's Concept......Page 82
1. Demonstration through the Enthymeme and Example......Page 84
2. The Logical Structure of the Argument......Page 87
3. The Development and Complementary Use of Enthymemes......Page 96
C. Summary and Conclusion......Page 104
1. Aristotle's Criteria......Page 106
2. Tentative Conclusions......Page 108
3. Method for Further Analysis......Page 110
1. Material Parallel to Samuel–Kings: Traditional Material......Page 112
2. Unique Material I: External Proofs......Page 117
3. Unique Material II: Evaluatory Narrative Comments......Page 136
A. Introduction......Page 140
1. Themes and Motifs......Page 142
2. Character Portrayal and Typology......Page 144
4. The Argument: Maxims and Historical Examples......Page 145
5. Direct Address through Speeches......Page 147
C. Summary......Page 148
A. Summary......Page 150
B. Direction for Further Reflection......Page 152
List 1: Narrative Comments with 'Seeking' Enthymeme......Page 156
List 2: Speech Material with 'Seeking' Enthymeme......Page 160
List 3: Speech Material without 'Seeking' Enthymeme......Page 164
List 4: Divine Speech Material......Page 168
List 5: Royal Prayers......Page 170
List 6: Royal Speeches......Page 172
List 7: Royal Statements......Page 174
List 8: Prophetic Speech Material......Page 176
Bibliography......Page 178
Index of Biblical References......Page 186
M......Page 192
Z......Page 193