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

by Devin L White

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,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3110537850
• ISBN13: 9783110537857
• Release Date: November 2017
• Publisher: de Gruyter
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"