Corinthian Wisdom, Stoic Philosophy, and the Ancient Economy

Erscheinungsjahr 2018
ISBN: 978-1-107-67525-4
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, Band 159, 280 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 359 g

Reihe: Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series

This work re-examines the divisive wisdom that Paul addresses in 1 Corinthians. Challenging the recent consensus that the Corinthians' wisdom was rooted primarily in the Greco-Roman rhetorical tradition, Timothy A. Brookins offers a revisionary thesis centered on discourse similarities between the perspective of the Corinthian 'wise' and the Stoic system of thought. Brookins argues that several members of the church, after hearing Paul's initial gospel message, construed that message in terms of Stoic philosophy and began promoting a kind of 'Stoic-Christian' perspective that helped to precipitate divisions in the church. Being apprised of their views, Paul then exploited the 'Stoic' discourse of his opponents in order to sustain common discursive ground. In addition to providing a fresh synthesis of the data in 1 Corinthians, Brookins brings in cutting-edge research on the ancient economy as he explores questions related to philosophical education and social status within the church community.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Brookins, Timothy A.

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftsgeschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtliche Themen Wirtschaftsgeschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Geschichte der Westlichen Philosophie Antike Philosophie
• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Systematische Theologie Christliche Philosophie
• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Bibelwissenschaften Neues Testament: Exegese, Geschichte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction; 2. Rhetoric versus philosophy in 1 Corinthians; 3. Method; 4. The Corinthian social world; 5. The 'wise man' among the Corinthians; 6. Loose ends; 7. Conclusion.

Über Autor(innen)

Brookins, Timothy A.
Timothy A. Brookins is Assistant Professor of Classics at Houston Baptist University. His research focuses on New Testament backgrounds, with a primary emphasis on the Pauline epistles. He has published articles in numerous journals, including New Testament Studies, the Journal of Theological Studies, and the Journal for the Study of the New Testament.