Analysing Paul's Reference to Baptism in Galatians 3.27 through Studies of Memory, Embodiment and Ritual
Despite the scholarly consensus regarding the logical importance of Paul's reference to baptism in Gal. 3.27, there has been hardly any sustained analysis of why such a brief reference could be effective. With the recent emergence of interdisciplinary methods from cognitive science, memory stud...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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[2019]
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Journal for the study of the New Testament
Year: 2019, Volume: 41, Issue: 4, Pages: 478-500 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Bible. Galaterbrief 3,27
/ Baptism
/ Ritual
/ Collective memory
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| IxTheo Classification: | AD Sociology of religion; religious policy HC New Testament NBP Sacramentology; sacraments RC Liturgy |
| Further subjects: | B
Cognitive Science
B Baptism B Sociology B Memory B Ritual B Embodiment |
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| Summary: | Despite the scholarly consensus regarding the logical importance of Paul's reference to baptism in Gal. 3.27, there has been hardly any sustained analysis of why such a brief reference could be effective. With the recent emergence of interdisciplinary methods from cognitive science, memory studies, notions of embodiment, and ritual theories, this study explores the social impact of Paul's reference to baptism. Paul simultaneously reinforces his authority over, and solidarity with, the Galatian communities in a 'misrecognized' manner - neither of which could be claimed by the 'agitators' against whom he is arguing. |
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| ISSN: | 1745-5294 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal for the study of the New Testament
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0142064X19832207 |