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Choose one of the following questions, and post 3-4 lines of a response to the Discovery Board by no later than Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT.

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- If one does not assume every word of a Pauline letter to have universal meaning, how does that help the reader?

- In 1 Corinthians, what understanding of Jesus or Christian symbol does Paul use to attack worldly wisdom?

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- Accurate use of English including careful documentation (including ability to paraphrase and use quotations).

- Accurate and complete reflection of material read for assignment.

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In examining the approach of not assuming every word of a Pauline letter has universal meaning, readers can adopt a more contextual and nuanced understanding of the texts. This perspective allows for recognizing specific cultural, historical, and situational factors influencing the message, leading to a richer interpretation rather than a rigid application to all situations (Fitzmyer, 1997). It fosters flexibility and prevents misapplication of ancient texts in modern contexts. Furthermore, this approach encourages a deeper engagement with the text’s original intent, promoting a more authentic understanding (Witherington, 1994).

Regarding 1 Corinthians, Paul employs imagery of Jesus as the “wisdom of God” to critique worldly wisdom. Paul contrasts human wisdom's fleeting nature with divine wisdom rooted in Christ's sacrificial death and resurrection, emphasizing that true wisdom is spiritual and rooted in God’s divine plan (1 Corinthians 1:24). This divine wisdom challenges the values of worldly systems, which often prioritize knowledge, power, and status over humility and divine purpose (Fee, 1987). Through this symbolism, Paul underscores the superiority of divine truth over human reasoning.

References

  • Fee, G. D. (1987). The First Epistle to the Corinthians. Eerdmans Publishing.
  • Fitzmyer, J. A. (1997). Originality and Authority in Pauline Theology. Paulist Press.
  • Witherington, B. (1994). Conflict and Community in Corinth. Fortress Press.
  • Longenecker, R. N. (2010). The Ministry and Message of Paul. Zondervan.
  • Hays, R. B. (2002). First Corinthians. Westminster John Knox Press.
  • Richards, L. O., & O'Brien, P. T. (Eds.). (2012). The Passion of Christ in the Four Gospels. T&T Clark.
  • Brown, R. E. (1997). The New Jerome Biblical Commentary. Prentice Hall.
  • Meeks, W. A. (1983). The First Urban Christians. Yale University Press.
  • Köstenberger, A. J. (1998). The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown. Crossway.
  • Stagg, K. (1988). The Reading and Preaching of the Scriptures in the Worship of the Christian Church. Eerdmans Publishing.

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