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The aim is to explore how Paul's imprisonment influences his writings in Philippians, particularly his outlook and rhetoric.

ABJECT JOY: PAUL, PRISON, AND THE ART OF MAKING DO. By Ryan S.Schellenberg. Oxford University Press, 2021. Pp. xiii+231. Hardback, $100.00.

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Monograph illuminates Paul's rhetoric shaped by imprisonment, suggesting a humanized view of the apostle.

The aim is to explore how Paul's imprisonment influences his writings in Philippians, particularly his outlook and rhetoric.
Historical analysis of primary sources from antiquity regarding Roman incarceration.
Comparison with modern prisoners' experiences to contextualize findings.
Contextual and exegetical work through different chapters focusing on key themes in Philippians.
Demonstrates how the circumstances of imprisonment shaped Paul's perspectives on life, death, and joy.
Posits that Paul's expressions of 'joy' and 'self-sufficiency' are deeply rooted in his real experiences rather than mere theological concepts.
Reframes interpretations of Philippians, emphasizing the human elements of Paul's character and messaging influenced by his incarceration.

John K. Goodrich (2025) studied this question.

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