The methodology of proceeding from exegesis to an ethical decision
The problem of citizen-state relations is highlighted by a reference to history. Pertinent conclusions from the exegesis of Romans 13:1-7 state that Paul is not formulating general principles, but is addressing an ad hoc situation. The historicosocio-political ethos of the receptors provides a key t...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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1985
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Neotestamentica
Year: 1985, Volume: 19, Issue: 1, Pages: 87-91 |
| Further subjects: | B
Theology
B theology of Paul B Romans B Christianity |
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| Summary: | The problem of citizen-state relations is highlighted by a reference to history. Pertinent conclusions from the exegesis of Romans 13:1-7 state that Paul is not formulating general principles, but is addressing an ad hoc situation. The historicosocio-political ethos of the receptors provides a key to the text. A comprehensive content of Scripture is accompanied by an admitted bias which arises from pre-exposure to scriptural values. Any 'technique' of moving directly from biblical imperatives or analogies to specific application is resisted. The contemporary ethos is made overt by consultation with specialists in various fields of social interaction. Finally, after evaluating all aspects of the problem, the individual takes the responsibility of his personal decision. |
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| ISSN: | 2518-4628 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Neotestamentica
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.10520/AJA2548356_235 |