The Leprous Body as Ethical-Theological Strategy: John Chrysostom's Interpretation of the Cleansing of the Leper in Matthew 8:1-4

The purpose of this article is to investigate John Chrysostom's (349-407 CE) interpretation of Jesus cleansing the leper in Matthew 8:1-4, and to specifically enquire how and why he uses the concept of the leprous body to accomplish an ethical-theological strategy. The study provides a basic in...

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Main Author: De Wet, Chris L. 1982- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: NTWSA [2018]
In: Neotestamentica
Year: 2018, Volume: 52, Issue: 2, Pages: 471-488
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Heilung eines Aussätzigen / John, Chrysostomus 344-407 / Healing / Purity / Patristics / Exegesis
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity
NBE Anthropology
Further subjects:B Bible. Matthäusevangelium 8,1-4
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