Paul at the Crossroads of Cultures: Theologizing in the Space Between

Based on recent studies in intercultural communication Kathy Ehrensperger applies the paradigm of multilingualism, which includes the recognition of cultural distinctiveness, to the study of Paul. Paul''s role as apostle to the nations is seen as the role of a go-between – as that of cultu...

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Main Author: Ehrensperger, Kathy (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: London Bloomsbury Publishing 2013
In:Year: 2013
Reviews:[Rezension von: Ehrensperger, Kathy, 1956-, Paul at the crossroads of cultures] (2015) (Rastoin, Marc, 1967 -)
[Rezension von: Ehrensperger, Kathy, Paul at the Crossroads of Cultures] (2014) (Kobel, Esther, 1977 -)
Series/Journal:The Library of New Testament Studies
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
Further subjects:B Electronic books
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Summary:Based on recent studies in intercultural communication Kathy Ehrensperger applies the paradigm of multilingualism, which includes the recognition of cultural distinctiveness, to the study of Paul. Paul''s role as apostle to the nations is seen as the role of a go-between – as that of cultural translator. This role requires that he is fully embedded in his own tradition but must also be able to appreciate and understand aspects of gentile culture. Paul is viewed as involved in a process in which the meaning of the Christ event is being negotiated ''in the space between'' cultures, with their di
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ISBN:0567046362