Anti-Imperial Subtexts in Paul: An Attempt at Building a Firmer Foundation
This article argues that, though it cannot be doubted that there is a subversive quality to Paul’s letters, attempts to identify subversive subtexts have failed due to their preoccupation with what is deemed inherently subversive vocabulary. A better approach to grounding Paul’s anti-imperial theolo...
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| Tipo de documento: | Recurso Electrónico Artigo |
| Idioma: | Inglês |
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2009
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Biblica
Ano: 2009, Volume: 90, Número: 3, Páginas: 305-333 |
| Outras palavras-chave: | B
subversive vocabulary
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| Resumo: | This article argues that, though it cannot be doubted that there is a subversive quality to Paul’s letters, attempts to identify subversive subtexts have failed due to their preoccupation with what is deemed inherently subversive vocabulary. A better approach to grounding Paul’s anti-imperial theology is to recognize that he affirmed the subversive late Second temple Jewish-apocalyptic, and particularly Danielic, narrative that viewed Rome as final earthly kingdom that will be destroyed by the coming of God’s kingdom. |
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| ISSN: | 2385-2062 |
| Obras secundárias: | Enthalten in: Biblica
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