Julien C. H. Smith

The topos of Divine Testimony in Luke-Acts

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Bringing a wealth of insight from the study of classical rhetoric to bear on the interpretation of Luke-Acts, McConnell demonstrates convincingly that the topos of divine testimony functions primarily as a means of characterization, persuading the audience of the piety or impiety (and therefore guilt or innocence) of a given character. This book constitutes a noteworthy contribution to genre, narrative, and rhetorical critical study of the New Testament.”