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1 online resource (408 pages). |
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Beihefte zur Zeitschrift für die neutestamentliche Wissenschaft und die Kunde der älteren Kirche,
0171-6441 ;
Bd. 179
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Beihefte zur Zeitschrift für die neutestamentliche Wissenschaft und die Kunde der älteren Kirche ; Beiheft 179.
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| Summary |
In 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Paul claims to have been snatched into paradise but then tells how he received a "thorn in the flesh". Many recent scholars contend that Paul belittles ecstatic experiences such as the ascent to paradise. This monograph places 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 in the contexts of ancient ascent traditions as well as other accounts of extraordinary religious experience in Paul's letters, and it engages premodern interpretation of the ascent. This study argues that for Paul, extraordinary experiences such as the ascent enable self-transcending love for God and neighbors. |
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Acknowledgements; Table of Contents; Abbreviations; 1. Introduction; 2. Ascent to Heaven in the Greco-Roman World; 3. Ascent to Heaven in Ancient Judaism and Christianity; 4. Religious Experience in Paul's Letters; 5. Second Corinthians 12:1-10 in its Context; 6. Premodern Interpretation of 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 in the Eastern Church; Epilogue; Bibliography; Index of Ancient Texts; Index of Modern Authors; Index of Subjects. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Bible. Corinthians, 2nd, XII, 1-10 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Bible. Corinthians, 2nd, XII, 1-10 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. |
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Bible. |
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Ascension of the soul.
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Ascension of the soul. |
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Ascension of the soul -- History of doctrines -- Early church, ca. 30-600.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Wallace, James Buchanan. Snatched into Paradise (2 Cor 12:1-10). Berlin : De Gruyter, ©2011 9783110247848 |
| ISBN |
9783110247855 (electronic book) |
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3110247852 (electronic book) |
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1283166143 |
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9781283166140 |
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3110247844 (hardcover 23 x 15,5 ; alkaline paper) |
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9783110247848 (hardcover 23 x 15,5 ; alkaline paper) |
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