This book argues that it is the rejection of Paul’s claims to be an apostle in the same sense as the other apostles that ultimately underlies his “mission to the Gentiles.” This argument is advanced through a careful analysis of Paul’s references to his “conversion” in Galatians 1:15-17 and 1 Corinthians 15:8, paying particular attention to Paul’s evocative use of the language of abortion. The contextualization of this curious self-description in 1 Corinthians 15:8 draws upon a growing body of work concerning an area of ancient life that continues to fascinate and perplex moderns; the exposure of unwanted infants.
| ISBN: | 9781463203771 |
| Publication date: | 11th June 2014 |
| Author: | Matthew Mitchell |
| Publisher: | Gorgias Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 263 pages |
| Series: | Gorgias Biblical Studies |
| Genres: |
Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts Christianity |
This book argues that it is the rejection of Paul’s claims to be an apostle in the same sense as the other apostles that ultimately underlies his “mission to the Gentiles.” This argument is advanced through a careful analysis of Paul’s references to his “conversion” in Galatians 1:15-17 and 1 Corinthians 15:8, paying particular attention to Paul’s evocative use of the language of abortion. The contextualization of this curious self-description in 1 Corinthians 15:8 draws upon a growing body of work concerning an area of ancient life that continues to fascinate and perplex moderns; the exposure of unwanted infants.
Abortion and the Apostolate features in the following genres: Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Christianity
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Abortion and the Apostolate was written by Matthew Mitchell and published by Gorgias Press
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