The Reception of Paul and Early Christian Initiation - History and Hermeneutics (Hardcover)

This book breaks new ground in New Testament reception history by bringing together early Pauline interpretation and the study of early Christian institutions. Benjamin Edsall traces the close association between Paul and the catechumenate through important texts and readers from the late second century to the fourth century to show how the early Church arrived at a wide-spread image of Paul as the apostle of Christian initiation. While exploring what this image of Paul means for understanding early Christian interpretation, Edsall also examines the significance of this aspect of Pauline reception in relation to interpretive possibilities of Paul's letters. Building on the analysis of early interpretations and rhetorical images of the Apostle, Edsall brings these together with contemporary scholarly discourse. The juxtaposition highlights longstanding continuity and conflict in exegetical discussions and dominant Pauline images. Edsall concludes with broader hermeneutical reflections on the value of historical reception for New Testament Studies.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2019
Authors:	Benjamin A. Edsall
Dimensions:	235 x 158 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	340
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-47131-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Oral history Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > History of religion Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Early Church Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian religious experience > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian spiritual & Church leaders Books > History > History of specific subjects > Oral history Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian spiritual & Church leaders Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian religious experience > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Early Church Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > History of religion Books > Christianity > Christian Religious Experience Books > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian spiritual & Church leaders Books > Christianity > Early Church Promotions
LSN:	1-108-47131-5
Barcode:	9781108471312

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