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1 online resource (199 pages) |
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| Summary |
Recognizing the social meaning of food and meals in Greco-Roman culture and, in particular, the social meaning of idol-food, is an integral part of understanding the impact of Paul's instructions to the Christian community at Corinth regarding the consumption of idol-food. Shared meals were a central feature of social intercourse in Greco-Roman culture. Meals and food were markers of social status, and participation at meals was the main means of establishing and maintaining social relations. Participation in public rites (and sharing the meals which ensued) was a requirement of holding publi. |
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Figures; Preface; 1 Table of daimonia; 2 In an idol's temple; 3 "If someone invites you . . ."; 4 Introduction to the discussion of 1 Corinthians 8-10; 5 What is idol-food?; 6 For whom is idol-food a problem, and why?; 7 What is Paul's proposed solution to the problem of idol-food?; 8 What effect would Paul's proposed solution to the problem of idol-food have on the Corinthians?; 9 What was the Corinthian response to Paul's proposed solution to the problem of idol-food?; 10 Paul's position after 1 Corinthians; 11 Other early Christian practice concerning idol-food; 12 Conclusions. |
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eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Bible. Corinthians, 1st, VIII-X -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. |
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Bible. Corinthians, 1st, VIII-X -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Bible. |
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Food in the Bible.
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Food in the Bible. |
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Jewish Christians -- History -- Early church, ca. 30-600.
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Electronic books.
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Print version: Gooch, Peter D. Dangerous Food : 1 Corinthians 8-10 in Its Context. Waterloo : Wilfrid Laurier University Press, ©2006 9780889202191 |
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9780889208025 (electronic book) |
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0889208026 (electronic book) |
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