Discerning the spirits: theological and ethical hermeneutics in Paul

How did Paul determine ethical and theological truth? Were all believers expected to be able to 'discern the spirits' (1 Corinthians 12.10)? This study shows that discernment must be understood against the backdrop of an extensive hermeneutic, by which Paul inherently relates ethical and t...

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Published in:Monograph series / Society for New Testament Studies
Main Author: Munzinger, André 1972- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge [u.a.] Cambridge University Press 2007
In: Monograph series / Society for New Testament Studies (140)
Reviews:Discerning the Spirits: Theological and Ethical Hermeneutics in Paul. By AndréMunzinger (2009) (Thiselton, Anthony C., 1937 -)
, in: RRT 15 (2008) 498-500 (Gupta, Nijay K.)
, in: Neotest. . 42 (2008) 397-399 (Nel, Marius)
, in: RBLit 10 (2008)* 10 (2008)* (Furnish, Victor P.; Bond, Lee S.)
Discerning the spirits - Theological and Ethical Hermeneutics in Paul, Andre Munzinger (2008) (Nel, Marius)
Edition:1. publ.
Series/Journal:Society for New Testament Studies Monograph series 140
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Pauline letters / Hermeneutics / Theology / Ethics
B Paul Apostle / Pauline letters / Theology
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
Further subjects:B Bible. Corinthians 1. 12,10
B diakrinō
B Paul the Apostle, Saint Theology
B Paul the Apostle, Saint Ethics
B Bible. Epistles of Paul Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Neutestamentliche Hermeneutik
B Thesis
B Bible N.T. Epistles of Paul Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Discernment of spirits Biblical teaching
B Paul the Apostle, Saint
B Paul the Apostle, Saint Ethics
B Bible. Römerbrief 12,2
B diakrisis
B Neutestamentliche Ethik
B Discernment of spirits
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Summary:How did Paul determine ethical and theological truth? Were all believers expected to be able to 'discern the spirits' (1 Corinthians 12.10)? This study shows that discernment must be understood against the backdrop of an extensive hermeneutic, by which Paul inherently relates ethical and theological knowledge. Understanding the will of God requires noetic and existential transformation, in short, the 'renewal of the mind' (Romans 12.2). Munzinger argues that Paul implies a process of inspiration in which the Spirit sharpens the discerning functions of the mind because the believer is liberated from a value system dominated by status and performance. The love of God enables all believers to learn to interpret reality in a transformed manner and to develop creative solutions to questions facing their communities. For Paul authentic discernment is linked to a comprehensive new sense of meaning.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0521875943