[PDF] Rediscovering The Wisdom Of The Corinthians eBook

Author : Timothy A. Brookins
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 20,45 MB
Release : 2024-03-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 146746662X

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A bold new reading of 1 Corinthians in light of Greco-Roman philosophy The First Letter to the Corinthians begins with an admonishment of the church over their internal division and reliance on human wisdom. What exactly occasioned Paul’s advice has perennially troubled New Testament scholars. Many scholars have asserted that Paul disapproved of the Corinthians’ infatuation with rhetoric. Yet careful exegesis of the epistle problematizes this consensus. Timothy A. Brookins unsettles common assumptions about the Corinthian conflict in this innovative monograph. His close reading of 1 Corinthians 1–4 presents evidence that the Corinthian problem had roots in Stoicism. The wisdom Paul alludes to is not sophistry, but a Stoic-inspired understanding of natural hierarchy, in which the wise put themselves above believers they considered spiritually underdeveloped. Moreover, Paul’s followers saw themselves as a philosophical school in rivalry with other Christians, engendering divisions in the church. Combining scriptural exegesis and investigation of Greco-Roman philosophical culture, Brookins reconstructs the social sphere of Corinth that Paul addresses in his letter. His masterful analysis provides much needed clarity on the context of a major epistle and on Pauline theology more broadly.

Author : Timothy A. Brookins
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 39,76 MB
Release : 2014-07-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1107046378

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This work re-examines the divisive wisdom in 1 Corinthians and considers the effects of wealth and formal education in Stoicism on the Corinthian church.

Author : Richard A. Horsley
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 28,93 MB
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1498270522

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Examining each of the major sections of 1 Corinthians, Horsley probes the disagreement Paul had with those claiming special spiritual status. The conflicts over what constitute wisdom, knowledge, and spirituality cut to the core of what Paul was trying to accomplish in his communities. Horsley moves the debate from the history of religions background to the Hellenistic Jewish religiosity of the Wisdom of Solomon and Philo of Alexandria.

Author : Ben Witherington III
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 36,14 MB
Release : 2012-03-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830839623

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In this work of historical fiction, Ben Witherington III provides a one of kind window into the social and cultural context of Paul's ministry.

Author : David B. Capes
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 20,99 MB
Release : 2017-11-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830889027

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For some of us, the apostle Paul is intimidating, prickly, and unpredictable. But maybe it's time to get to know Paul on his own terms. Drawing on the best of contemporary scholarship, and with language shaped by conversations with today's students, this expanded edition of Rediscovering Paul gives fresh consideration to Paul’s conversion, call, and his ongoing impact on church and culture.

Author : Lucy Peppiatt
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 14,92 MB
Release : 2019-08-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830853960

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Does God call women to serve as equal partners in marriage and as leaders in the church? With careful exegetical work, Lucy Peppiatt considers relevant passages in Ephesians, Colossians, 1 Peter, 1 Timothy, and 1 Corinthians. There she finds a story of God releasing women alongside men into all forms of ministry, leadership, work, and service on the basis of character and gifting, rather than biological sex.

Author : Crc Publications
Publisher :
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 21,47 MB
Release : 1995-08
Category :
ISBN : 9781562121136

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Coffee Break small groups have appreciated Discover Your Bible's inductive study method for years. Whether or not you are in a Coffee Break group, this series is great for groups desiring biblically sound materials. This series of Bible studies is designed for use in women's Coffee Break groups using the inductive study method. Somewhat more difficult Bible material

Author : Jonathan T. Pennington
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,36 MB
Release : 2020-10-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 149342758X

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Many of us tend to live as though Jesus represents the "spiritual part" of our lives. We don't clearly see how he relates to the rest of our experiences, desires, and habits. How can Jesus, the Bible, and Christianity become more than a compartmentalized part of our lives? Highly regarded New Testament scholar and popular teacher Jonathan Pennington argues that we need to recover the lost biblical image of Jesus as the one true philosopher who teaches us how to experience the fullness of our humanity in the kingdom of God. Jesus teaches us what is good, right, and beautiful and offers answers to life's big questions: what it means to be human, how to be happy, how to order our emotions, and how we should conduct our relationships. This book brings Jesus and Christianity into dialogue with the ancient philosophers who asked the same big questions about finding meaningful happiness. It helps us rediscover biblical Christianity as a whole-life philosophy, one that addresses our greatest human questions and helps us live meaningful and flourishing lives.

Author : Warren W. Wiersbe
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 43,29 MB
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1434704912

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In first-century Greece, a fledgling church was struggling to live out their new faith in a corrupt culture. The congregation at Corinth was mired in contradiction, heralding the power of spiritual gifts and knowledge, yet foolishly engaging in sinful behavior. This troubled church inspired the apostle Paul to write one of his most extraordinary letters. The Wiersbe Bible Study Series explores timeless wisdom found in God's Word. Based on Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe's popular "BE" series of commentaries, each study provides topical, relevant insights from selected books of the Bible. Designed for small groups or individuals, this eight-week study explores Paul's call for wisdom in the life of the believer, a truth that remains as relevant as ever.