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Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

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The Representation Of God In First Corinthians 8-10: Understanding Paul In The Context Of Wisdom, Philo, And Josephus, Trent A. Rogers Jan 2015

The Representation Of God In First Corinthians 8-10: Understanding Paul In The Context Of Wisdom, Philo, And Josephus, Trent A. Rogers

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The interpretation of 1 Cor 8-10 is complicated by several factors. Scholars have noted the apparent contradictions in the text (primarily an issue within ch. 8) and also the remarkable changes in Paul's tone (primarily an issue with how 10:1-22 relates to 8:1-13 and 10:23-11:1). I argue that Paul consistently prohibits Christians from eating food sacrificed to idols; by appealing first to their obligation to love other believers and then to their obligation of exclusive faithfulness to Christ. What has largely been overlooked is the way that these arguments are made on the basis on one's understanding of God and …


From Patriarch To Pilgrim: The Development Of The Biblical Figure Of Abraham And Its Contribution To The Christian Metaphor Of Spiritual Pilgrimage, Daniel J. Estes Jan 1988

From Patriarch To Pilgrim: The Development Of The Biblical Figure Of Abraham And Its Contribution To The Christian Metaphor Of Spiritual Pilgrimage, Daniel J. Estes

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