Paul and Philodemus - Adaptability in Epicurean and Early Christian Psychagogy (Paperback)

As Paul guided and educated his converts he functioned as a psychagogue ("leader of souls"), adapting his leadership style as required in each individual case. Pauline psychagogy resembles Epicurean psychagogy in the way persons enjoying a superior moral status and spiritual aptitude helped to nurture and correct others, guiding their souls in moral and religious (re)formation. This study relates Epicurean psychagogy of late Republican times to early Christian psychagogy on the basis of an investigation which places the practice in the wider socio-cultural perspective, contextualizing it in Greco-Roman literature treating friendship and flattery and the importance of adaptability in moral guidance. Pauline studies are advanced by the introduction of new material into the discussion of the Corinthian correspondence which throws light on Paul's debate with his recalcitrant critics.

General

Imprint:	Society of Biblical Literature
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2010
First published:	December 2010
Authors:	Clarence E. Glad
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	430
ISBN-13:	978-1-58983-502-3
Categories:	Books Promotions
LSN:	1-58983-502-6
Barcode:	9781589835023

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