Paul's Mosaic Ascent: An Interpretation of 2 Corinthians 12.7–9

This essay offers a reading of 2 Cor 12.7–9 in light of a rabbinic story of Moses' ascent to heaven (b. Šabb. 88b-89a). After an exploration of Moses in 2 Corinthians the author argues that vv. 7–9, like vv. 2–4, constitute an ascent report (vv. 2–4). This ascent report, it is maintained, is st...

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Main Author: Litwa, M. David 1982- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press 2011
In: New Testament studies
Year: 2011, Volume: 57, Issue: 2, Pages: 238-257
Further subjects:B Parody
B angel of Satan
B Paul and Rabbinic literature
B 2 Cor 12.7–9
B Heavenly Ascent
B Moses
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