Investigating the Apocalyptic Texture of Paul’s Martial Imagery in 2 Corinthians 4-6
This article argues for the presence and importance of Paul’s warfare terminology in 2 Corinthians 4-6. It provides a sample of Greco-Roman sources which utilize the same martial imagery that Paul employs in these chapters and asserts that the apostle weaves a martial motif in the early chapters of...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage
[2016]
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Journal for the study of the New Testament
Year: 2016, Volume: 39, Issue: 1, Pages: 3-15 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Bible. Corinthians 2. 4-6
/ Terminology
/ War
/ God
/ Devil
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| IxTheo Classification: | CD Christianity and Culture HC New Testament NBC Doctrine of God NBH Angelology; demonology NBQ Eschatology |
| Further subjects: | B
cosmic
B Apocalyptic B 2 Corinthians B suprahuman B Warfare B Paul |
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| Summary: | This article argues for the presence and importance of Paul’s warfare terminology in 2 Corinthians 4-6. It provides a sample of Greco-Roman sources which utilize the same martial imagery that Paul employs in these chapters and asserts that the apostle weaves a martial motif in the early chapters of this epistle to depict a cosmic and apocalyptic contest. Although Paul borrows military language from the human arena, he employs it to portray a supernatural conflict and to provide a glimpse into his apostolic role and identity which are shaped by the existence of this cosmic combat. |
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| ISSN: | 1745-5294 |
| Reference: | Errata "Erratum (2016)"
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| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal for the study of the New Testament
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0142064X16660910 |