The purpose of this study is to test the applicability of ancient texts to contemporary concerns. More specifically, it seeks to determine the relevance of Christianity's forefathers today. This thesis examines the rhetorical situation of Augustine's On Christian Doctrine and that of Jesus Among Other Gods by Ravi Zacharias to determine if the two bear similarities when tested by one framework of analysis, which is derived herein by an analysis of the concept of the modern rhetorical situation and of the classical concept of kairos. / A Thesis submitted to the Department of English in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts. / Summer Semester, 2008. / April 16, 2008. / Jesus Among Other Gods, St. Augustine, Ravi Zacharias, kairos, On Christian Doctrine / Includes bibliographical references. / Kristie S. Fleckenstein, Professor Directing Thesis; Elaine Treharne, Committee Member; Kathleen Blake Yancey, Committee Member.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_182090 |
| Contributors | Israel, Kelly D. (authoraut), Fleckenstein, Kristie S. (professor directing thesis), Treharne, Elaine (committee member), Yancey, Kathleen Blake (committee member), Department of English (degree granting department), Florida State University (degree granting institution) |
| Publisher | Florida State University, Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English, English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, text |
| Format | 1 online resource, computer, application/pdf |
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