· 2012
Forgery and Counterforgery: The Use of Literary Deceit in Early Christian Polemics
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Short summary
This book explores the extensive use of literary forgery and counterforgery as a rhetorical strategy in early Christian polemics. It details the motives, techniques, and detection methods employed by various factions.
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Key points
- Early Christians extensively employed literary forgery and counterforgery in their polemical writings.
- The book categorizes various types of forgeries, including those concerning eschatology, Pauline authority, anti-Jewish sentiments, church organization, and theological controversies.
- It examines the motives, techniques, justifications, and detection methods associated with these deceptive literary practices.
- The study covers forgeries both in support of and in opposition to figures like Paul and his message.
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Abstract
Table of Contents Acknowledgments Chapter One: Introduction PART ONE: FORGERY IN THE GRECO-ROMAN WORLD Chapter Two: Forgers, Critics, and Deceived Deceivers Chapter Three: Terms and Taxonomies Chapter Four: Forgery in Antiquity: Aspects of the Broader Phenomenon Chapter Five: Forgery in Antiquity: Motives, Techniques, Intentions, Justifications, and Criteria of Detection PART TWO: FORGERY IN EARLY CHRISTIAN POLEMICS Chapter Six: Introduction to Forgery and Counter-forgery in Early Christian Polemics Chapter Seven: Early Pauline Forgeries Dealing with Eschatology Chapter Eight: Later Forgeries Dealing with Eschatology Chapter Nine: Forgeries in Support of Paul and His Authority Chapter Ten: Forgeries in Opposition to Paul and His Message Chapter Eleven: Anti-Jewish Forgeries Chapter Twelve: Forgeries involving Church Organization and Leadership Chapter Thirteen: Forgeries involving Debates over the Flesh Chapter Fourteen: Forgeries Arising from Later Theological Controversies Chapter Fifteen: Apologetic Forgeries Chapter Sixteen: Lies and Deception In the Cause of Truth Bibliography
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