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Paul's Critique of Theocracy

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Paul's Critique of Theocracy

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Paul's Critique of Theocracy offers an interpretation of select texts in Corinthians and Galatians concerned with the establishment of legitimate authority in the Christian community. Odell-Scott argues that for Paul, no one may boast that they are selected by God, and no one has the authority to rule as God's representative. Paul also criticizes those who exhibit a superior "sacredness" over other community members. Contrary to most scholarly views, Odell-Scott argues that Paul is not taking sides in a debate about the proper authority structure. Rather, he criticizes any notion of such a structure, opposing it with his metaphor of the Church as the body of Christ and the "sacred family" of God. The exegesis is also sketched out in a postmodern framework criticizing hierarchy through differentiation.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
200
Release Date:
2009-03-15
Publication Date:
2009-03-15
Publisher:
Continnuum-3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0567283356
ISBN13:
9780567283351
Weight:
313 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
11 cm
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