Paul's Critique of Theocracy : a Theocracy in Corinthians and Galatians.
Paul's Critique of Theocracy offers an interpretation of select texts in Corinthians and Galatians concerned with the establishment of legitimate authority in the Christian community. Odell-Scott argues that for Paul, no one may boast that they are selected by God, and no one has the authority...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Continuum International Pub. Group,
2003
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| Series: | Library of New Testament studies.
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Summary: | Paul's Critique of Theocracy offers an interpretation of select texts in Corinthians and Galatians concerned with the establishment of legitimate authority in the Christian community. Odell-Scott argues that for Paul, no one may boast that they are selected by God, and no one has the authority to rule as God's representative. Paul also criticizes those who exhibit a superior "sacredness" over other community members. Contrary to most scholarly views, Odell-Scott argues that Paul is not taking sides in a debate about the proper authority structure. Rather, he criticizes any notion of such a str. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (201 pages). |
| ISBN: | 9780567299376 0567299376 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |
