02312nam 2200577 a 450 991078977690332120230721014342.00-567-17221-X1-283-19582-897866131958210-567-29937-6(CKB)2670000000107021(EBL)743032(OCoLC)745866698(SSID)ssj0000524732(PQKBManifestationID)12179462(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000524732(PQKBWorkID)10486767(PQKB)10000255(MiAaPQ)EBC743032(EXLCZ)99267000000010702120110912d2009 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrPaul's critique of theocracy[electronic resource] a theocracy in Corinthians and Galations /David Odell-ScottLondon T&T Clark20091 online resource (201 p.)Library of New Testament studiesT&T Clark biblical studiesPaperback edition 2009.0-567-28335-6 Includes bibliographical references and indexes.pt. 1. De/constructing the church -- pt. 2. De-secration.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 strLibrary of New Testament studies.TheocracySociology, BiblicalTheocracy.Sociology, Biblical.227/.206Odell-Scott David1478108MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910789776903321Paul's critique of theocracy3693683UNINA