Scripture, Texts, and Tracings in 1 Corinthians

Erik Waaler

ISBN 10: 1978704682 / ISBN 13: 9781978704688

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, US, 2019

About this Item

This book advances the interpretation of 1 Corinthians by exploring the ways the apostle Paul quoted or "echoed" Jewish scriptures more indirectly in his letter. Identification of allusions are brought to the fore, as are questions of the texture of Paul's theology and his understanding of scripture. Important topics in 1 Corinthians addressed here include Paul's use of the Law, monotheism, Christology, wisdom and mystery language, punishment of the incestuous man, baptism for the dead, eschatology, and resurrection.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781978704688

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Scripture, Texts, and Tracings in 1 Corinthians
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, US
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1978704682
• ISBN 13: 9781978704688
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 621 grams

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Synopsis

This book advances the interpretation of 1 Corinthians by exploring the ways the apostle Paul quoted or “echoed” Jewish scriptures more indirectly in his letter. Identification of allusions are brought to the fore, as are questions of the texture of Paul’s theology and his understanding of scripture. Important topics in 1 Corinthians addressed here include Paul’s use of the Law, monotheism, Christology, wisdom and mystery language, punishment of the incestuous man, baptism for the dead, eschatology, and resurrection.

About the Authors

Christopher D. Stanley is Emeritus Professor of Theology at St Bonaventure University, USA. He has written or edited seven academic books and numerous articles on the social, literary, and rhetorical context of Paul's letters.

B.J. Oropeza is professor of Biblical and Religious Studies at Azusa Pacific University and Seminary, USA. He is founder and chair of the Intertextuality in the New Testament Consultation (SBL).

Brian S. Rosner has a PhD from Cambridge University, UK, and is Principal of Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia.

J. David Stark is professor of Biblical Studies and the Winnie and Cecil May Jr. Biblical Research Fellow at Faulkner University and a Senior Research Fellow at the Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge.