Paul and Image
Reading First Corinthians in Visual Terms
Abstract
In Paul and Image, Philip Erwin challenges conventional interpretations of 1 Corinthians that tend to overlook the significance of ancient Roman visual culture in framing and posing exegetical questions. He argues that in 1 Corinthians Paul engaged in a long-standing philosophical discussion of visual representation, with consequential implications for how he and his Corinthian addressees interacted with the imagery around them. By situating Paul’s letter in the context of the critical discourse on visual representation from Plato to Philo to the Second Sophistic, Erwin redefines Paul’s critique of human wisdom, treatment of idols, and resurrection discourse in visual terms.
Schlagworte
roman corinth paul and archaeology paul and art paul and philosophy paul in corinth paul's letters- i–xxvi Preface i–xxvi
- 203–206 Concluding Remarks 203–206
- 207–222 Bibliography 207–222
- 223–232 Index of Ancient Authors 223–232
- 233–236 Index of Modern Authors 233–236
- 237–242 Index of Terms 237–242
- 243–244 About the Author 243–244