Vernon Robbins
Emory University, Graduate Division of Religion, Faculty Member
Research Interests:
Research Interests: Philosophy and Rhetoric
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests: Philosophy and Politics
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Twenty years have passed since John AT Robinson threw a bombshell into scholarly circles by arguing for a radical redating of New Testament writings (Robinson 1976). Many New Testament scholars refused to sanction the debate by entering... more
Twenty years have passed since John AT Robinson threw a bombshell into scholarly circles by arguing for a radical redating of New Testament writings (Robinson 1976). Many New Testament scholars refused to sanction the debate by entering it directly. During these two decades, however, turmoil over the dating of early Christian writings has spread slowly but surely throughout New Testament studies, emerging with equal furor at embarrassing times for the cautious and adventurous alike.
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Biblical interpreters have investigated with great energy and skill Paul's assertions in 2 Corinthians 12:2-4 about a man who was caught up into Paradise. This chapter explores the manner in which the third or fourth century author of... more
Biblical interpreters have investigated with great energy and skill Paul's assertions in 2 Corinthians 12:2-4 about a man who was caught up into Paradise. This chapter explores the manner in which the third or fourth century author of the ApocaIypse of Paul created an entire Apocalypse out of these verses. It explores the manner in which early Christians developed a first century apocalyptic rhetorolect into multiple literary apocalypses from the end of the first century through the fourth centuries C.E. The chapter investigates the resources of invention early Christians used to elaborate basic apocalyptic topoi through amplificatory description. It contributes to an environment for interpreting New Testament texts that moves down at least to the fourth century C.E. Paul's awareness of his own weaknesses allows him to identify with the sinfulness of humans throughout the world and intercede on their behalf with God and Christ. Keywords: 2 Corinthians 12:2-4; Apocalypse of Paul ; early Christians
Research Interests:
In this original study, Vernon K.Robbins expounds and develops his system of socio-rhetorical criticism, bringing together socialscientific and literary-critical approaches to explore early Christianity. Denying that there is only one... more
In this original study, Vernon K.Robbins expounds and develops his system of socio-rhetorical criticism, bringing together socialscientific and literary-critical approaches to explore early Christianity. Denying that there is only one valid way of interpretation, this book investigates Christianity as a cultural phenomenon, and treats its canonical texts as ideological constructs.
... The fluid concept of the Jewish Messiah during the first century was filled with activity by a religious teacher who was killed as a result of his teaching and action.53 Since a majority of the people in the Mediterranean world valued... more
... The fluid concept of the Jewish Messiah during the first century was filled with activity by a religious teacher who was killed as a result of his teaching and action.53 Since a majority of the people in the Mediterranean world valued the role of the religio-ethical teacher and ...
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Résumé/Abstract Les études structurales qui commencent à s' intéresser à l'interprétation des textes bibliques privilégient le paradigme linguistique sur le paradigme historique, ce qui fait que l'exégète perçoit le texte... more
Résumé/Abstract Les études structurales qui commencent à s' intéresser à l'interprétation des textes bibliques privilégient le paradigme linguistique sur le paradigme historique, ce qui fait que l'exégète perçoit le texte biblique comme une structure de sens à travers des ...
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
to Luke and Acts in Light of Greco-Roman Rhetorical Strategies,” in Jesus and the Heritage of Israel: Luke’s Narrative Claim upon Israel’s Legacy. Edited by David P. Moessner. Harrisburg, PA: Trinity Press International, 1999: 63-83.... more
to Luke and Acts in Light of Greco-Roman Rhetorical Strategies,” in Jesus and the Heritage of Israel: Luke’s Narrative Claim upon Israel’s Legacy. Edited by David P. Moessner. Harrisburg, PA: Trinity Press International, 1999: 63-83. PubPage Below: 63 The Claims of the Prologues and Greco-Roman Rhetoric: The Prefaces to Luke and Acts in the Light of Greco-Roman Rhetorical Strategies Vernon K. Robbins Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
Research Interests:
Sous ce titre sont reunis un ensemble d'articles portant sur la critique socio-rhetorique pratiquee par Vernon Robbin en matiere biblique. Apres une introduction, l'application de cette methode au Nouveau Testament suggere a... more
Sous ce titre sont reunis un ensemble d'articles portant sur la critique socio-rhetorique pratiquee par Vernon Robbin en matiere biblique. Apres une introduction, l'application de cette methode au Nouveau Testament suggere a l'A. des objections sur ses fondements. D'autres exemples d'application sont ici livres, et notamment sur les textes issus du Coran. En fin de compte, Vernon Robbin repond lui-meme a tous les travaux qui ont precede son intervention
Research Interests:
When an interpreter approaches the Holy Qur’a an from a perspective informed by a history of the world’s major religions, this canonical collection of 114 su ura s or “chapters” has the nature of a third canonical collection among the... more
When an interpreter approaches the Holy Qur’a an from a perspective informed by a history of the world’s major religions, this canonical collection of 114 su ura s or “chapters” has the nature of a third canonical collection among the People of the Book. Traditional interpretation argues that around 90 C.E. rabbis at Jamnia (Jabneh or Yavneh) established the twenty-four books of the Tanak1 (Hebrew Bible) as canonical2 Holy Scripture for Jewish people.3 By approximately 110 C.E. Christians had written additional letters, narratives, and the like containing a dynamic relation to the Jewish Tanak,4 and by 200 C.E. most early Christians began to refer to a selection of these writings as New Testament (or New Covenant) alongside the Tanak as Old Testament (or Old Covenant).5 Shortly after the death of Muhammad in 632 C.E., the Qur’a an emerged as a canonical recital of God’s Holy Word that reconfigured aspects of both Hebrew Bible and New Testament discourse in a context of Jewish, Chris...
Research Interests:
... Ancient guesses about Markan aims and origins (see below) are no more helpful than most modern conjectures. Mark's sources cannot be determined with even the limited degree of assurance that can be attained with respect to the... more
... Ancient guesses about Markan aims and origins (see below) are no more helpful than most modern conjectures. Mark's sources cannot be determined with even the limited degree of assurance that can be attained with respect to the sources of Matthew and Luke. ...