Paul and the Power of Sin: Redefining 'Beyond the Pale'

ISBN-13: 9780521810418 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 256 str.

T. L. Carter; John Court

Opis

This study seeks to base Paul's language of sin in the socio-cultural context of his original letters. T.L. Carter draws on the work of social anthropologist Mary Douglas to conduct a cross-cultural analysis of the symbolism of the power of sin in the letters, examining thoroughly Douglas' "Grid and Group" model and defending its use as a heuristic tool for New Testament scholars. He also offers fresh insight into key passages from 1 Corinthians, Galatians and Romans.

Recenzje

'… deserves the serious attention of all interested in the theology of Paul.' The Expository Times

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. 'Grid and Group'; 3. Physical and social boundaries in Corinth; 4. Exclusive boundaries in Galatia; 5. Small bounded groups in Rome; 6. Inclusive boundaries in Rome; Conclusion.