Paul''s Political Strategy in 1 Corinthians 14 - Constitution and Covenant

Drawing extensively on epigraphical and papyrological evidence, this volume interprets 1 Corinthians 1-4 within the first-century politics of thanksgiving and of construction. Bradley J. Bitner demonstrates that Paul's response incorporated both Corinth's constitution and Jewish-biblical notions of covenant, ultimately redirecting gratitude and glory to God in Christ.

List of contents

Introduction: constituting the argument; Part I. Constitution and Covenant in Corinth: 1. Paul and politics; 2. Law and life; 3. The Corinthian constitution; 4. Traces of covenant in Corinth; 5. Constituting Corinth, Paul, and the assembly; Part II. Constitution and Covenant in 1 Corinthians 1:1-4:6: 6. 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 and the politics of thanksgiving; 7. 1 Corinthians 3:5-4:5 and the politics of construction; Conclusion: comparison of constitutions.

About the author

Bradley J. Bitner is Tutor in New Testament and Greek at Oak Hill Theological College in London. He is the co-editor, with James R. Harrison, of New Documents Illustrating Early Christianity, Volume 11 (forthcoming).

Product details

• Authors: Bradley J. Bitner, Bitner Bradley J.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2025
• EAN: 9781107459311
• ISBN: 978-1-107-45931-1
• No. of pages: 367
• Series: Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Practical theology; Israel, Theology, Christianity, Religion & beliefs, Religion & politics, Judaism, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Ancient Rome, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, BCE to c 500 CE, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / New Testament / General, New Testaments, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Christian ministry & pastoral activity