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Idol Food in Corinth

By Brian Dodd

Idol Food in Corinth

By Brian Dodd

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This historical and exegetical investigation strongly challenges the widely held view that Paul regarded idol food as a matter of indifference, to be avoided only for the sake of the spiritual health of the weak. An exhaustive treatment of early Christian material shows that early authors were deeply influenced by Paul's discussion in 1 Corinthians 8-10, and yet they were totally unaware of the subsequent traditional understanding that Paul regarded idol food as indifferent. Even those who advocated eating idol food did not once appeal to Paul's discussion for support. An alternative understanding is proposed: Paul considers conscious consumption of idol food a denial of one's allegiance to Christ. One must avoid idol food if, and only if, it is identified as such.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
372
Release Date:
1999-03-01
Publication Date:
1999-04-01
Publisher:
Sheffield Academic Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1850759049
ISBN13:
9781850759041
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
722 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
25 cm
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