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 2007 study shows that discernment must be understood against the backdrop of an extensive hermeneutic, by which Paul inherently relates ethical...

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Main Author: Munzinger, André 1972- (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2007.
In:Year: 2007
Reviews:Discerning the Spirits: Theological and Ethical Hermeneutics in Paul. By AndréMunzinger (2009) (Thiselton, Anthony C., 1937 -)
Discerning the spirits - Theological and Ethical Hermeneutics in Paul, Andre Munzinger (2008) (Nel, Marius)
Series/Journal:Society for New Testament Studies monograph series 140
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Pauline letters / Discernment of spirits
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
Further subjects:B Bible N.T. Epistles of Paul Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Discernment of spirits Biblical teaching
B Paul the Apostle, Saint Ethics
B Paul the Apostle, Saint
B Paul the Apostle, Saint Theology
B Paul the Apostle, Saint Ethics
B Bible ; Epistles of Paul ; Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Bible. Epistles of Paul Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Paul ; the Apostle, Saint
B Paul ; the Apostle, Saint ; Ethics
B Discernment of spirits ; Biblical teaching
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Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
Erscheint auch als: 9780521875943
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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 2007 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 sense of meaning.
Part I. Introduction; 1. The conceptual approach; Part II. What Requires Discernment? The Objects of Evaluation: 2. The discernment of ethical questions; 3. The discernment of spirits; 4. Discerning all things. The Structure of Pauls epistemology; Part III. How Can and Should True Discernment Take Place?: 5. The context and background of Paul; 6. How does Paul believe true discernment can and should take place?; Part IV. Conclusion: 7. Recapitualtion and implications for theology
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ISBN:0511598106
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1017/CBO9780511598104