Conversion at Corinth : perspectives on conversion in Paul's theology and the Corinthian Church / / Stephen J. Chester

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910786427203321
• Autore: Chester Stephen J.
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London ; ; New York : , : T & T Clark Ltd., , [2005]
• ISBN: 0-567-66078-8; 0-567-30281-4
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (408 p.)
• Collana: Studies of the New Testament and its world
• Disciplina: 248.2/409015
• Soggetti: Conversion - Christianity
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: First published 2003.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-374) and indexes.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Contents; Preface; Abbreviations; Part 1 Studying Conversion and Converts; 1 Developing a Balanced Approach to Conversion; 1.1 Understanding Conversion; 1.2 Understanding the Convert; 1.3 Conversion in Recent New Testament Study; 1.4 Questions and Resources; Part 2 Paul''s Understanding of Conversion; 2 Conversion and Soteriology; 2.1 Dominant Trends in the Analysis of Paul''s Soteriology; 2.2 Critical Issues and Questions; 3. God''s Converting Call: Paul''s use of καλεω; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Calling in Paul''s World; 3.3 Calling in Paul; 3.4 Conclusions; 4 Gentile Conversion; 4.1 Introduction4.2 The Secrets of the Heart Laid Bare - 1 Cor. 14:20-25; 4.3 Transforming Identity - 1 Cor. 6:9-11; 4.4 Conclusions; 5 A Jewish Convert; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Paul''s Conversion and His Attitude Towards Judaism - Gal. 1:11-17; 5.3 Recognising and Breaking the Power of Sin - Phil. 3:4-12; 5.4 The Law and Sin - Rom. 7:7-25; 5.5 The Necessity and Limits of Self-Knowledge - 1 Cor. 4:1-5; 5.6 Conclusions; 6 Conclusions to Part 2; Part 3 The Corinthians'' Understanding of Conversion; 7 Corinthian Conversion and Graeco-Roman Culture; 7.1 Indigenisation and Practical Consciousness; 7.2 Dominant Features of the Corinthians'' Understanding of Conversion7.3 Influences upon the Corinthians'' Understanding of Conversion; 7.4 Compatible and Incompatible Alternative Proposals; 8 Corinthian Conversion and Voluntary Associations; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 The Role of Patronage; 8.3 The Common Meal; 8.4 The Courts; 8.5 ; Money; 8.6 Conclusions; 9 Corinthian Conversion and Mystery Initiation; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 The Spirit; 9.3 Baptism: The Tie that Binds; 9.4 Conclusions; 9.5 Excursus - The Mystery Cults in First-Century Corinth; 10 Conclusions; 10.1 Paul and the Corinthians; 10.2 Conversion and Future ResearchAppendices; Appendix 1 A Classification of Paul''s Use of καλεω κτλ.; Appendix 2 Meaning and Righteousness in Rom. 6:7; Appendix 3 1 Cor. 10:1-22 and the Myth of Magical Sacramentalism; Bibliography; Index of Modern Authors; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z; Index of Ancient References
• Sommario/riassunto: "Paul's conversion and its impact on his theology has been studied extensively. Yet little has been done to relate this to Paul's attitude towards the conversion of others, or to perspectives on conversion held by converts in the churches Paul founded. Soteriology is often considered in isolation from the practical issues of how conversion was expected to take place and the nature of its expected consequences. This book addresses these issues, taking account of recent developments in conversion studies in the social sciences and other disciplines. Stephen Chester first reviews these developments and assesses the potential value of sociologist Anthony Gidden's general social theory of structuration. He then utilizes this to explore Paul's perspectives on conversion in relation to both Gentile and Jewish converts. He also explores the Corinthians' perspectives on conversion in the context of Graeco-Roman religious and social life. Here emerges a fascinating account of perspectives on conversion in the crucial formative years of early Christianity."--Bloomsbury Publishing.