Paul's Critique of Theocracy

Name: Paul's Critique of Theocracy
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By David Odell-Scott

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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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