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Teacher of the Nations: Ancient Educational Traditions and Paul's Argument in 1 Corinthians 1-4

[Hardback]

by Devin L. White

    • Book Format

      Hardcover

    • Publisher

      de Gruyter

    • Published

      November 2017

    • Weight

      550g

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      Teacher of the Nations: Ancient Educational Traditions and Paul's Argument in 1 Corinthians 1-4

      Today's Price £105.87

      Product Description

      Scholarship is divided on a point fundamental to the interpretation of 1 Corinthians 1-4: Are these chapters better read as a Pauline apology or as a Pauline censure? This study argues that Paul's argument is simultaneously apology and rebuke. By characterizing the Corinthian community as an ancient school, Paul depicts himself as a good but misunderstood teacher and the Corinthians as lackluster and unruly students. In support of this argument, White identifies numerous parallels between Paul's language, logic, and imagery in 1 Corinthians 1-4 and similar motifs in ancient Greek, Roman, and Jewish discussions of educational theory and practice. Especially significant is White's conclusion that Paul's educational language most closely resembles discussions of ancient primary education, not the rhetoric or philosophy studied in ancient higher education. This book will be of interest to scholars of the Corinthian correspondence, Pauline specialists, and any scholar of antiquity interested in ancient Greek, Roman, Jewish, and Christian education.

      Specification

      • Book Format

        Hardcover

      • Publisher

        de Gruyter

      • Published

        November 2017

      • Weight

        550g

      • Dimensions

        156 x 234 x 18 mm

      • ISBN

        9783110537857

      • ISBN-10

        3110537850

      • Eden Code

        4708062

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      • ISBN: 9783110537857

      • Publisher: de Gruyter

      • Release Date: November 2017

      • Weight: 550g

      • Dimensions: 156 x 234 x 18 mm

      • Eden Code: 4708062

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