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KlappentextAt the heart of Paul´s Corinthian correspondence is a historical puzzle. How did the relative calm of 1 Corinthians deteriorate into the chaos of 2 Corinthians, and what role did the so-called Jewish super-apostles play in that conflict? This book proposes a new solution: it was Paul, not his rivals, who shot the first volley in the Corinthian conflict. Paul´s claims of unique authority-for instance, as the architect atop whose foundation all others must build (1 Cor 3:10) and the Corinthians´ father while others are mere pedagogues (4:15)-would relegate other leaders to lesser positions. His contention that accepting financial support put an obstacle before the gospel (9:12) would jeopardize the livelihood of apostles who relied on such support. Finally, Paul´s claim that he becomes lawless to the lawless (9:21) or that circumcision is nothing (7:19) could throw into question Paul´s own Jewishness (cf. 2 Cor 11:22). By reading the Corinthian correspondence against the grain-imagining how Paul´s letter might have backfired for an audience who did not yet take him as scripture-this book explores how misunderstandings and misinterpretations can fracture church communities and cause a ripple effect of conflict and accusation.
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ISBN/GTIN978-3-11-144517-5
ProduktartBuch
EinbandartGebunden
Verlag
Erscheinungsjahr2024
Erscheinungsdatum19.08.2024
Reihen-Nr.271
Seiten303 Seiten
SpracheEnglisch
Gewicht584 g
Artikel-Nr.55959415
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