Being Subordinate Men - Paul''s Rhetoric of Gender and Power in 1 Corinthians

Being Subordinate Men offers a gender critical examination of Paul's use of gender and power in the argument of 1 Corinthians, showing that the apostle consistently undermines first-century Roman norms of masculinity.

List of contents

Chapter 1: Uncovering Paul's Body
Chapter 2: The Body, Masculinity, and Power
Chapter 3: Reconstructing Masculinities
Chapter 4: Paul's Subordinate Masculinity in 1 Corinthians
Chapter 5: Manifestations of Subordinate Masculinity in Paul's Paraenesis
Chapter 6: Summary and an Interpretive Exploration of Paul's Veils

About the author

Brian J .Robinson grew up in suburban NJ and was diagnosed with ADHD at six years old. He graduated from Tulane University with a Philosophy degree, where, as a contributor to the university periodical, he developed an early talent toward writing. His first published work, a short story entitled "Tabula Rasa" was featured on the cover of The Write Room, a literary magazine, in 2012. In 2016, he was interviewed by Fox 5 NY about an early edition of his ADHD memoir and his personal experience with Adderall addiction. Today, Brian has emerged as a successful entrepreneur and continues to be very outspoken about society's miscomprehension about ADHD. He loves to travel, lift weights, talk philosophy at bars, and spend time with family and friends. He lives in NYC with his wife, Lindsey.

Summary

Being Subordinate Men offers a gender critical examination of Paul’s use of gender and power in the argument of 1 Corinthians, showing that the apostle consistently undermines first-century Roman norms of masculinity.

Product details

• Authors: Brian J. Robinson
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.09.2022
• EAN: 9781978703353
• ISBN: 978-1-978703-35-3
• No. of pages: 282
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, HISTORY / Ancient / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, RELIGION / Sexuality & Gender Studies, Christianity, Ancient World, Ancient History, Gender studies, gender groups, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Religious aspects of sexuality, gender and relationships, RELIGION / Christian Living / Family & Relationships, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Christian aspects of sexuality, gender & relationships