In Search of Real Circumcision: Ritual Failure and Circumcision in Paul
This article applies the theoretical framework of ritual failure', a sub-discipline of ritual criticism, to Paul's discussion of circumcision in his letter to the Galatians, Philippians and Romans. It is argued that the application of this theoretical perspective clari?es the dynamics at...
| Published in: | Journal for the study of the New Testament |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage
[2017]
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| In: |
Journal for the study of the New Testament
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Pauline letters
/ Circumcision (Man)
/ Ritual
/ Failure
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| RelBib Classification: | AG Religious life; material religion HC New Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
Theology
B ritual criticism B RITES & ceremonies B Galatians B Bible. Galatians B Bible. Romans B Romans B Circumcision Religious aspects B Paul B Philippians B Circumcision |
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| Summary: | This article applies the theoretical framework of ritual failure', a sub-discipline of ritual criticism, to Paul's discussion of circumcision in his letter to the Galatians, Philippians and Romans. It is argued that the application of this theoretical perspective clari?es the dynamics at stake and provides a new way of understanding the development in Paul's position regarding circumcision. There is movement from an attitude of strong propagation, by way of indifference and a subsequent attitude of rejection, to one of modified reintegration into Paul's thinking. At every turn of this development, ritual failure plays a pivotal role and functions as a catalyst for the development of Paul's theology. |
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| ISSN: | 1745-5294 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal for the study of the New Testament
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0142064X17723488 |