In Search of Real Circumcision: Ritual Failure and Circumcision in Paul

This article applies the theoretical framework of ‘ritual failure', a sub-discipline of ritual criticism, to Paul's discussion of circumcision in his letter to the Galatians, Philippians and Romans. It is argued that the application of this theoretical perspective clari?es the dynamics at...

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Main Author: Smit, Peter-Ben 1979- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage [2017]
In: Journal for the study of the New Testament
Year: 2017, Volume: 40, Issue: 1, Pages: 73-100
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Pauline letters / Circumcision (Man) / Ritual / Failure
IxTheo Classification:AG Religious life; material religion
HC New Testament
Further subjects:B Theology
B ritual criticism
B RITES & ceremonies
B Galatians
B Bible. Galatians
B Bible. Romans
B Romans
B Circumcision Religious aspects
B Paul
B Philippians
B Circumcision
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