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Corinthian Wisdom, Stoic Philosophy, and the Ancient Economy

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by Timothy A. Brookins

    • Author

      Timothy A. Brookins

    • Book Format

      Paperback

    • Publisher

      Cambridge University Press

    • Published

      April 2017

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    Corinthian Wisdom, Stoic Philosophy, and the Ancient Economy

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    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.

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    • Author

      Timothy A. Brookins

    • Book Format

      Paperback

    • Publisher

      Cambridge University Press

    • Published

      April 2017

    • Weight

      327g

    • Page Count

      280

    • Dimensions

      140 x 216 x 15 mm

    • ISBN

      9781107675254

    • ISBN-10

      1107675251

    • Eden Code

      4451925

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    • Author/Creator: Timothy A. Brookins

    • ISBN: 9781107675254

    • Publisher: Cambridge University Press

    • Release Date: April 2017

    • Weight: 327g

    • Dimensions: 140 x 216 x 15 mm

    • Eden Code: 4451925


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