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Record Nr.

UNINA9910461495103321

Autore

Odell-Scott David

Titolo

Paul's critique of theocracy [[electronic resource] ] : a theocracy in Corinthians and Galations / / David Odell-Scott

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : T&T Clark, 2009

ISBN

1-283-19582-8

9786613195821

0-567-29937-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (201 p.)

Collana

Library of New Testament studies

T&T Clark biblical studies

Disciplina

227/.206

Soggetti

Theocracy

Sociology, Biblical

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Paperback edition 2009.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. De/constructing the church -- pt. 2. De-secration.

Sommario/riassunto

Paul's Critique of Theocracy offers an interpretation of select texts in Corinthians and Galatians concerned with the establishment of legitimate authority in the Christian community. Odell-Scott argues that for Paul, no one may boast that they are selected by God, and no one has the authority to rule as God's representative. Paul also criticizes those who exhibit a superior "sacredness" over other community members. Contrary to most scholarly views, Odell-Scott argues that Paul is not taking sides in a debate about the proper authority structure. Rather, he criticizes any notion of such a str