This book provides a comprehensive and critical examination of the
role of spiritual beings in the authentic Pauline epistles, the
first work to give an exhaustive and systematic account in recent
years. Contrary to the views of many scholars, that spirits are
trivial or irrelevant within Paul's writings, this monograph argues
that they are inherent features of the letters. Read within their
historical and cultural context, the epistles can be seen to
participate in widely held assumptions about the role and influence
of spiritual powers. This argument allows for a fresh perspective
on a neglected theme, allowing for a re-evaluation of aspects of
Paul's letters. Part One sets out the problems of interpreting the
spirit world, with reference to the agendas of modern scholars and
ancient readers. Part Two then examines angelology and demonology,
progressing through the main inhabitants of the Pauline spirit
world: angels, Satan, demons, powers, etc. Finally, Part Three sets
out the key thrust of the argument: the spirit world may be
regarded as inherent in the letters because it is integrated into
major Pauline themes. This thesis is put forward by analysing the
role played by spirits in helping to shape three areas of concern
for Paul: his Christology, soteriology, and sense of community.
Such an integrated approach yields a new way of perceiving the
place and importance of spirits, not as a major or minor doctrine
but as an axiomatic and cultural idiom in the Pauline texts.
General
| Imprint: |
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht Gmbh & Co Kg
|
| Country of origin: |
Germany |
| Release date: |
September 2009 |
| First published: |
November 2009 |
| Authors: |
Guy Williams
|
| Dimensions: |
237 x 163mm (L x W) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
|
| Pages: |
336 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-3-525-53095-5 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
3-525-53095-1 |
| Barcode: |
9783525530955 |
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