Paul through Mediterranean eyes : cultural studies in 1 Corinthians / Kenneth E. Bailey.

By: Material type: TextPublication details: Downers Grove, Ill. : IVP Academic, c2011.Description: 560 p. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780830839346 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 0830839348 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BS 2675.53 .B35 2011
Contents:
Prelude : prophetic homily rhetorical style and its interpretation -- The cross and Christian unity : 1 Corinthians 1:10-4:16 -- Sex : men and women in the human family : 1 Corinthians 4:17-7:40 -- Christian and pagan : freedom and responsibility : 1 Corinthians 8:1-11:1 -- Worship : men and women in the church : 1 Corinthians 11:2-14:40 -- Resurrection : faith, Christ and victory : 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 -- Concluding notes : funding, leadership, greetings and admonition : 1 Corinthians 16:1-23 -- Appendix 1 : common themes in 1 Corinthians and Amos -- Appendix 2 : evidence from the oriental versions noted in this study.
Summary: Paul was a Hebrew of the Hebrews, steeped in the learning of his people. But he was also a Roman citizen who widely traveled the Mediterranean basin. These two mighty rivers of influence converge in Paul's first letter to the Corinthians.
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Prelude : prophetic homily rhetorical style and its interpretation -- The cross and Christian unity : 1 Corinthians 1:10-4:16 -- Sex : men and women in the human family : 1 Corinthians 4:17-7:40 -- Christian and pagan : freedom and responsibility : 1 Corinthians 8:1-11:1 -- Worship : men and women in the church : 1 Corinthians 11:2-14:40 -- Resurrection : faith, Christ and victory : 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 -- Concluding notes : funding, leadership, greetings and admonition : 1 Corinthians 16:1-23 -- Appendix 1 : common themes in 1 Corinthians and Amos -- Appendix 2 : evidence from the oriental versions noted in this study.

Paul was a Hebrew of the Hebrews, steeped in the learning of his people. But he was also a Roman citizen who widely traveled the Mediterranean basin. These two mighty rivers of influence converge in Paul's first letter to the Corinthians.

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