Paul Decentered - Reading 2 Corinthians With the Corinthian Women

In Paul Decentered, Arminta M. Fox argues that the presence of women in the Christ communities of first-century Corinth changes how 2 Corinthians should be interpreted. By providing a feminist interpretation of 2 Corinthians, Fox counters standard readings that assume Paul's singular authority.

List of contents

Introduction: Decentering Paul
Chapter 1 From Sources to Consequences in 2 Corinthians Scholarship
Chapter 2 Towards a Feminist Decolonizing Approach to 2 Corinthians
Chapter 3 Resisting the Divine Kyriarchy in 2 Cor. 1:1-2:13
Chapter 4 Making Room in 2 Cor. 2:14-7:4
Chapter 5 Strategic Giving in 2 Cor. 7-9
Chapter 6 The Rhetorical Grand Finale in 2 Cor. 10-13
Conclusion: Continuing the Conversation

About the author

Arminta Fox is assistant professor of religion at Bethany College (Kansas).

Summary

In Paul Decentered, Arminta M. Fox argues that the presence of women in the Christ communities of first–century Corinth changes how 2 Corinthians should be interpreted. By providing a feminist interpretation of 2 Corinthians, Fox counters standard readings that assume Paul’s singular authority.

Product details

• Authors: Arminta M. Fox
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2020
• EAN: 9781978706361
• ISBN: 978-1-978706-36-1
• No. of pages: 218
• Series: Paul in Critical Contexts
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Feminism & Feminist Theory, Christianity, Feminism & feminist theory, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Criticism & Exegesis Of Sacred Texts