Favor and Gratitude

Ferdinand Okorie

doi:10.5771/9781978707030

Favor and Gratitude

Reading Galatians in Its Greco-Roman Context

1. Edition 2020

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doi.org/10.5771/9781978707030
ISBN print: 978-1-9787-0702-3
ISBN online: 978-1-9787-0703-0
Lexington, Lanham Lexington, Lanham

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Abstract

This book examines Paul’s appeals to Greco-Roman values of benefaction in his Epistle to the Galatians.

Schlagworte

charis divine benefaction early Christianity Christian fellowship Greco-Roman ideology Pauline epistles philosophy of gratitude pistis kharis letters to gentiles pathos

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Preface
1–12 Chapter 1 The Scope of the Study and Approach 1–12
13–38 Chapter 2 Manifestations of χάρις in Divine–Human Benefaction 13–38
39–60 Chapter 3 Language of χάρις in Divine–Human Benefaction 39–60
61–88 Chapter 4 Language of χάρις in Human–Human Benefaction 61–88
89–118 Chapter 5 Contrast between Paul and Opponents on χάρις 89–118
119–126 Chapter 6 Conclusion 119–126
127–138 Bibliography 127–138
139–144 Index 139–144
145–146 About the Author 145–146

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