Polarity and Change in 1 Corinthians 15: A Study of Metaphysics, Rhetoric, and Resurrection (Hermeneutische Untersuchungen Zur Theologie)

Asher, Jeffrey R

ISBN 10: 3161474112 / ISBN 13: 9783161474118

Published by Mohr Siebeck, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Polarity and Change in 1 Corinthians 15: A Study of Metaphysics, Rhetoric, and Resurrection (Hermeneutische Untersuchungen Zur Theologie)
• Publisher: Mohr Siebeck
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3161474112
• ISBN 13: 9783161474118
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Religion

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Synopsis

Jeffrey R. Asher examines the themes of polarity and change in Paul's argument in 1 Corinthians 15:35-57. He demonstrates that Paul uses a didactic method of argumentation to demonstrate to some of the Corinthians that there will be a resurrection of the dead. Given the nature of Paul's argument, it is quite likely that certain members of the Corinthian church denied the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead because they believed that it is impossible for a terrestrial body to be raised to the celestial realm. In addition they considered the two cosmic realms to constitute a polarity. Using a didactic method of accommodation in verses 35-49, Paul demonstrates to these Corinthian intellectuals that the doctrine of the resurrection complies with the polarity that exists between the celestial and terrestrial realms. In verses 50-57, he corrects their false conclusion regarding the resurrection by showing that the body will be changed to conform with the strictures of heavenl y existence.

About the Author

Jeffrey R. Asher, Born 1957; 1994 M.A., 1999 Ph.D., University of Chicago, USA; currently Assistant Professor of Religion at Georgetown College in Georgetown, Kentucky, USA.