Paul and asceticism in 1 Corinthians 9:27a

Amidst the resurgence of interest in Paul and asceticism relatively little focus has been put upon one Pauline text with seemingly obvious ascetic potential: "I beat my body" (1 Corinthians 9:27a). After a brief introduction to the discussion of asceticism and an ascetic Paul, this article...

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Published in:The journal of religion & society
Main Author: Yinger, Kent (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Creighton University 2008
In: The journal of religion & society
Further subjects:B Asceticism; Christianity; History; 0030-600
B Bible. Corinthians I 5-10
B Apostle; Ethics
B Body
B Paul
B Saint
B Human; Religious aspects; Christianity
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Summary:Amidst the resurgence of interest in Paul and asceticism relatively little focus has been put upon one Pauline text with seemingly obvious ascetic potential: "I beat my body" (1 Corinthians 9:27a). After a brief introduction to the discussion of asceticism and an ascetic Paul, this article will survey theWirkungsgeschichteof this text, especially in the patristic era, engage in exegesis of 1 Corinthians 9:27a, and draw conclusions as to the relevance of the text for discussion of Pauline asceticism.
ISSN:1522-5658
Contains:Enthalten in: The journal of religion & society
Persistent identifiers:HDL: 10504/64372