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Corinthian Wisdom, Stoic Philosophy, and the Ancient Economy

by Timothy A. Brookins

  • Paperback
  • 280 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • 14 x 21.6 x 1.5 cm

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For scholars and students of early Christian theology

Clarifies the confusion around Corinthian wisdom's roots

You will gain insights into early church divisions and beliefs

This book explores the interplay between Stoic philosophy and early Christian thought in Corinth.

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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

    14 x 21.6 x 1.5 cm

  • ISBN

    9781107675254

  • ISBN-10

    1107675251

  • Eden Code

    4451925

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