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Bradley J. Bitner’s monograph presents a detailed analysis of Paul’s political strategy in the opening chapters of 1 Corinthians. Rather than viewing Paul’s writings as purely theological, Bitner demonstrates how Paul strategically employed constitutional and covenantal language to address divisions within the Corinthian church.
The work explores how Paul’s rhetoric relates to broader Greco-Roman political concepts and Jewish covenantal traditions. Bitner argues that Paul’s discussion of apostolic authority, community identity, and wisdom traditions in 1 Corinthians 1-4 reflects a sophisticated political strategy aimed at stabilizing the church’s social structure and theological coherence.
Published as part of the Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series, this volume offers valuable insights for scholars interested in early Christian history, Pauline theology, and the political dimensions of New Testament interpretation. It contributes to ongoing scholarly conversations about how Paul navigated community leadership and doctrinal disputes in the first-century church.
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