This book deals with aspects of sociological, feminist and current
(particularly deconstructive) approaches to the issue of power in
Paul's theological thinking and in his concrete activity, including
the relevance of this for a contemporary discourse on/of power. In
this illuminating study Kathy Ehrensperger looks at the question of
Paul's use of power and authority as an apostle who understands
himself as called to proclaim the Gospel among the gentiles.
Ehrensperger examines the broad range of perspectives on how this
use of power should be evaluated. These range from the traditional
interpretation of unquestioned, taken for granted for a church
leader, to a feminist interpretation. She examines whether or not
Paul's use of power presents an open or hidden re-inscription of
hierarchical structures in what was previously a discipleship of
equals. "Paul and the Dynamics of Power" questions whether such
hierarchical tendencies are rightly identified within Paul's
discourse of power. Furthermore it considers whether these are
inherently and necessarily expressions of domination and control
and are thus in opposition to a 'discipleship of equals'? In her
careful analysis Ehrensperger draws on such wide-ranging figures as
Derrida, Michel Foucault and James Scott. This enables fresh
insights into Paul's use of authority and power in its first
century context. Formerly the "Journal for the Study of the New
Testament Supplement", a book series that explores the many aspects
of New Testament study including historical perspectives,
social-scientific and literary theory, and theological, cultural
and contextual approaches. "The Early Christianity in Context"
series, a part of "JSNTS", examines the birth and development of
early Christianity up to the end of the third century CE. The
series places Christianity in its social, cultural, political and
economic context. European Seminar on Christian Origins and
"Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus Supplement" are also
part of "JSNTS".
General
Imprint: |
T. & T. Clark
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
The Library of New Testament Studies |
Release date: |
May 2009 |
First published: |
May 2009 |
Authors: |
Kathy Ehrensperger
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
256 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-567-61494-0 |
Languages: |
English
|
Subtitles: |
English
|
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-567-61494-8 |
Barcode: |
9780567614940 |
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