Paul and Secular Singleness in 1 Corinthians 7

"Unlocks the ascetic conundrum in Paul's discussion of singleness in 1 Corinthians 7 leveraging material sources and Epicureanism. This book offers a fresh understanding of singleness in Paul's day that clarifies his argument and portrays a picture of Paul's audience that resonates with our modern world"--

Sommario

1. Introduction and methodology; 2. The demographic shape of secular singleness; 3. The ideological shape of secular singleness; 4. The context of 1 Corinthians 7; 5. The crux of 1 Corinthians 7; 6. The content of 1 Corinthians 7; 7. Findings and conclusions; Appendix: individuals from Egyptian census classified by age.

Info autore

Rev. Barry N. Danylak is Executive Director of SEE Global, an international ministry, where he serves as research theologian and visiting professor on topics related to global singleness. He holds master's degrees in mathematics and theology, and a PhD in New Testament studies. He is the author of Redeeming Singleness: How Scripture Affirms the Single Life (2010).

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Barry N Danylak, Barry N. Danylak, Barry N. (See International) Danylak
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 04.04.2024
• EAN: 9781009373883
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0937388-3
• Pagine: 364
• Serie: Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia > Scritti religiosi, preghiere, libri di canti, meditazioni religiose; Egypt, Theology, Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / New Testament / General, European history: the Romans, New Testaments, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, c 500 BCE to c 1BCE, For higher / tertiary / university education