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The Social Setting of Pauline Christianity
Essays on Corinth
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The book delves into the social context surrounding the early church's documents, particularly focusing on Gerd Theissen's influential work. It presents four essays that analyze Paul's letters to the Corinthian community, revealing the social stratification and the resulting organizational and ethical challenges faced by early Christians. Additionally, a fifth essay addresses methodological questions regarding the interpretation of ancient religious texts. A translator's introduction and a bibliography of Theissen's major works enhance this insightful exploration of early Christianity's social dynamics.
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The Social Setting of Pauline Christianity, Gerd Theißen
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- 2004
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- Title
- The Social Setting of Pauline Christianity
- Subtitle
- Essays on Corinth
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gerd Theißen
- Publisher
- Wipf & Stock Publishers
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9781592448715
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- The book delves into the social context surrounding the early church's documents, particularly focusing on Gerd Theissen's influential work. It presents four essays that analyze Paul's letters to the Corinthian community, revealing the social stratification and the resulting organizational and ethical challenges faced by early Christians. Additionally, a fifth essay addresses methodological questions regarding the interpretation of ancient religious texts. A translator's introduction and a bibliography of Theissen's major works enhance this insightful exploration of early Christianity's social dynamics.