Temple symbolism and mission in the Pauline churches

This study explores the role of temple symbolism in the mission of the Pauline churches. It is theoretically informed by Beale's (2004) and most recently Wright's (2013) claim that Genesis 1:28 and 2 should serve as "the controlling paradigm" for mission. Taking the Garden of Ede...

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Main Author: Brouwer, Leendert (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University of South Africa [2018]
In: Missionalia
Year: 2018, Volume: 46, Issue: 1, Pages: 85-108
IxTheo Classification:HA Bible
NBN Ecclesiology
RC Liturgy
RJ Mission; missiology
Further subjects:B Eliade
B Church
B Symbolism
B Temple
B cosmic mount
B Ritual
B N.T. Wright
B Paul
B Mission (international law
B the sacred
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Summary:This study explores the role of temple symbolism in the mission of the Pauline churches. It is theoretically informed by Beale's (2004) and most recently Wright's (2013) claim that Genesis 1:28 and 2 should serve as "the controlling paradigm" for mission. Taking the Garden of Eden as an archetypal temple, a 'cosmic mount' that provides a microcosmic portrayal of the cosmos, Beale and Wright don't discuss important concerns about the 'cosmic mount' theory. This study addresses these concerns, providing an alternative interpretation that emphasizes the contextual nature of temple symbolism.
ISSN:2312-878X
Contains:Enthalten in: Missionalia
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.7832/46-1-212