Paul and His Rivals : Apostleship and Antagonism in the Corinthian Correspondence.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mesick, Clair.

Series:

Beihefte Zur Zeitschrift Für Die Neutestamentliche Wissenschaft Series

Beihefte Zur Zeitschrift Für Die Neutestamentliche Wissenschaft Series ; v.271

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Apostles.

Letter and spirit antithesis (Pauline doctrine).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (316 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Berlin/Boston : Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2024.

Summary:

This scholarly monograph explores the complex dynamics of apostleship and antagonism in the Corinthian correspondence within the New Testament. Clair Mesick delves into the socio-religious context of early Christianity, focusing on the conflicts depicted in 1 and 2 Corinthians. The book examines the historical and literary challenges posed by the texts, offering new hypotheses about the identity and motivations of Paul's rivals, often referred to as 'false apostles.' The analysis includes a thorough investigation of Jewish identity, financial practices, and authority issues as they relate to the Corinthian conflict. Intended for an academic audience, this work contributes to the understanding of early Christian communities and their theological disputes. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Acknowledgments

Contents

Part One: The Rival Apostles at Corinth

Chapter 1: A New Hypothesis on the Rivals of 2 Corinthians

Chapter 2: The Rival Apostles in the History of Interpretation

Chapter 3: Apostles, Teachers, and Rivals in the Corinthian Correspondence

Part Two: Reading 1 Corinthians as the Root of the Conflict

Chapter 4: Authority and Apostleship in the Corinthian Conflict

Chapter 5: Financial Malpractice in the Corinthian Conflict

Chapter 6: Jewish Identity in the Corinthian Conflict

Conclusion

Bibliography

Subject Index

Index of Ancient Sources.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9783111445441

3111445445

OCLC:

1446406638