The Corinthian dissenters and the Stoics

This book focuses on the controversy recorded in 1 Corinthians 15 regarding the denial of the resurrection of the dead. Many attempts and proposals have been made to understand the background of Paul's opponents. By focusing on the possible impact of Stoicism, Albert V. Garcilazo argues that th...

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Published in:Studies in biblical literature
Main Author: Garcilazo, Albert V. (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New York, NY Bern Frankfurt am Main Berlin Vienna [u.a.] Lang 2007
In: Studies in biblical literature (106)
Reviews:, in: RBLit 10 (2008)* 10 (2008)* (Joubert, Stephan)
Series/Journal:Studies in biblical literature 106
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Corinthians 1. / Resurrection / Stoicism
B Bible. Corinthians 1. / Resurrection / Stoa
B Paul Apostle / Pauline letters / Theology
B New Testament / Anthropology
B Greece (Antiquity) / Philosophy
B New Testament / Environment
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
Further subjects:B Bible. Corinthians, 1st Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Bible. Corinthians 1. 15
B Resurrection
B Bible. Corinthians 1.
B Resurrection Biblical teaching
B Resurrection History of doctrines Early church, ca. 30-600
B Stoics Influence
B Cosmology
B Neutestamentliche Ethik
B Thesis
B Stoicism
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Summary:This book focuses on the controversy recorded in 1 Corinthians 15 regarding the denial of the resurrection of the dead. Many attempts and proposals have been made to understand the background of Paul's opponents. By focusing on the possible impact of Stoicism, Albert V. Garcilazo argues that the internal evidence of the letter indicates that some of the Corinthians had adopted a realized eschatology as well as an antisomatic view of the resurrection, which in turn prompted them to reject the future resurrection of the dead. Garcilazo suggests that the higher status members of the congregation were influenced by the cosmological, anthropological, and ethical teachings of the Stoa, especially the teachings of the Stoic philosophers, particularly the teachings of Seneca. Following a brief overview of Stoicism, the author concentrates on some of the theological issues revealed in the letter and examines how other scholars have interpreted 1 Corinthians 15. Finally, he provides a detailed analysis of 1 Corinthians 15:12-49. In short, Garcilazo argues that the philosophy of the Stoics seemingly contributed to the resurrection controversy recorded in 1 Corinthians 15.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [229]-239) and indexes
ISBN:0820495212