Slavery and the Gendered Construction of Worship Veils in 1 Corinthians

This article analyzes the intersection of Paul’s veiling instructions in 1 Cor 11,2-16. It argues that the veiling instructions promoted cohesion across social classes by creating an emphasis on sex or gender, which would have benefited enslaved men and women.

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Main Author: Peters, Janelle ca. 21. Jh. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Peeters [2020]
In: Biblica
Year: 2020, Volume: 101, Issue: 3, Pages: 431-443
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Paul Apostle / Corinthians 3. / Gender conflict / Gender / Veil
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
NCF Sexual ethics
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Summary:This article analyzes the intersection of Paul’s veiling instructions in 1 Cor 11,2-16. It argues that the veiling instructions promoted cohesion across social classes by creating an emphasis on sex or gender, which would have benefited enslaved men and women.
ISSN:2385-2062
Contains:Enthalten in: Biblica
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.2143/BIB.101.3.3288730