Title: The Wisdom and Foolishness of God: First Corinthians 1-2 in Theological Exploration
Publisher: Fortress Press
Publication Date: 2015
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1451490208
ISBN 13: 9781451490206
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New

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The first two chapters of Pauls first epistle to the Christians of Corinth, written in the fifth decade of the first century, have played a significant role in the history of Christian theology. Interpreting the central event in Christianity, namely the crucifixion of Jesus, Paul reflects on the wisdom and foolishness of God, which he opposes to the worlds wisdom. According to Paul, the word of the cross, which is foolishness to some and scandal to others, leads to an upheaval in ones way of thinking. For two millennia, theology has often turned to these passages in order to sustain its reflection.

Many central questions emerge from Pauls text on the meaning of a crucified Messiah, on Gods omnipotence, weakness, and suffering. This volume hopes to achieve two things by seeking to place exegetes, historians, philosophers, and theologians in conversation: to better understand Pauls text and its reception, and also to examine the ways in which it can nourish our theological reflection today.

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Christophe Chalamet is associate professor at the University of Geneva. He previously taught at Fordham University as assistant and associate professor. He has an ongoing interest in modern Protestant theology and is currently completing a monograph on Paul's triad of faith, hope, and love (in French).

Hans-Christoph Askani is professor of systematic theology at the University of Geneva. He was previously professor of systematic theology at the Institut Protestant de Theologie in Paris, France. He is the author of various publications on philosophical and theological subjects.

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