“Their End Is Destruction”: Reading Philippians as Philosophical Dialogue
Paul’s address to the ekklesia in Philippi evidences an ideological conflict within the community. The letter encourages the community to persevere in a prescribed philosophy while simultaneously recognizing the presence of “opponents” (Phil 1:28) and “enemies” (Phil 3:18) against whom the community...
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B philosophy as “way of life” B Telos (The Greek word) B Phronesis B philosophical dialogue B Philippians |
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