Worship that makes sense to Paul : a new approach to the theology and ethics of Paul's cultic metaphors / Nijay K. Gupta.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gupta, Nijay K.

Series:

Beihefte zur Zeitschrift fur die neutestamentliche Wissenschaft und die Kunde der alteren Kirche ; Beiheft 172.

Beihefte zur Zeitschrift fur die neutestamentliche Wissenschaft und die Kunde der alteren Kirche, 0171-6441 ; Bd. 175

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Epistles of Paul--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Worship--Biblical teaching.

Worship.

Metaphor in the Bible.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (273 p.)

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; New York : De Gruyter, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book examines Paul's use of temple, priesthood, and sacrificial metaphors from a cognitive and socio-literary perspective. The final conclusion of a number of scholars in this area of research is that Paul's cultic metaphors have the theological and rhetorical purpose of encouraging community formation and moral living. Such evaluations, however, often take place without paying sufficient attention to the complexity of Paul's cultic imagery as well as, from a methodological standpoint, what metaphors are and how they are used in thinking and communicating. Utilizing the tools and insights of conceptual metaphor theory, this study seeks to approach this topic afresh by attending to how metaphors constitute a necessary platform of cognition. Thus, they have world-constructing and perception-transforming utility. In this study, we conclude that, far from being merely about ethics or ecclesiology, Paul's cultic metaphors act as vehicles for communicating his ineffable theology and ethical perspective. By anchoring his converts' new experiences in Christ to the world of ancient cult, and its familiar set of terms and concepts, he was attempting to re-describe reality and develop a like-minded community of faith by articulating logikē latreia - 'worship that makes sense'.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Table of Contents

Introduction

Part I: Issues and Approaches

Chapter One. The Theology of Paul's Cultic Metaphors: A History of Research

Chapter Two. Methodology and Terminology

Part II: Exegesis of Cultic Metaphors

Chapter Three. 1 Thessalonians and 1 Corinthians

Chapter Four. 2 Corinthians

Chapter Five. Romans

Chapter Six. Philippians

Part III: Synthesis of Key Correlations

Chapter Seven. New Life and Service to God

Chapter Eight. From Body of Death to Temple of Life

Chapter Nine. Transformed Perception

Chapter Ten. Metaphor, Cult and Identity: Exploring Coherence

Chapter Eleven. Conclusion and Final Reflections

Backmatter

Notes:

Based on the author's doctoral thesis.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [225]-254) and indexes.

ISBN:

9786612723131

9781282723139

1282723138

9783110228908

3110228904

OCLC:

659500631