Bailey, Kenneth E.
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes: Cultural Studies in 1 Corinthians
- ISBN 13:
- 9780281064557
- author:
- Bailey, Kenneth E.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- SPCK Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 592
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.2 x 3.2 cm
- Genre:
- Church history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes: A Groundbreaking Study of 1 Corinthians This book offers a fresh perspective on Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, exploring its roots in Jewish socio-cultural and rhetorical traditions. Kenneth E. Bailey examines the letter's connections to the Hebrew prophetic tradition, the intentional structure of Paul's epistolary organization, and the cultural practices that shaped his rhetorical performance. By analyzing the Corinthian community's critical situations, including racial, ethnic, and theological divisions, as well as disputes about church practices, Bailey sheds new light on Paul's response to these challenges. This study is the result of over thirty years of research and lecturing, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of the New Testament. Through its careful analysis, Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes provides a nuanced understanding of 1 Corinthians and its significance for biblical studies and cultural critique.
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