| Paul and the Power of Sin: Redefining 'Beyond the Pale' Contributor(s): Carter, T. L. (Author), Court, John (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521810418 ISBN-13: 9780521810418 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $115.90 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2002 Annotation: This study seeks to base Paul's language of sin in the socio-cultural context of his original letters. T.L. Carter draws on the work of social anthropologist Mary Douglas to conduct a cross-cultural analysis of the symbolism of the power of sin in the letters, examining thoroughly Douglas' "Grid and Group" model and defending its use as a heuristic tool for New Testament scholars. He also offers fresh insight into key passages from 1 Corinthians, Galatians and Romans. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Theology - Ethics - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - General - Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - General |
| Dewey: 241.309 |
| LCCN: 2001037393 |
| Lexile Measure: 1650 |
| Series: Society for New Testament Studies in Monograph |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 5.6" W x 8.9" (0.90 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This study seeks to base Paul's language of sin in the socio-cultural context of his original letters. T.L. Carter draws on the work of social anthropologist Mary Douglas to conduct a cross-cultural analysis of the symbolism of the power of sin in the letters, examining thoroughly Douglas' Grid and Group model and defending its use as a heuristic tool for New Testament scholars. He also offers fresh insight into key passages from 1 Corinthians, Galatians and Romans. |
Contributor Bio(s): Carter, T. L.: - T. L. Carter is Baptist Minister at Leamington Spa Baptist Church. |