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Divisions within the Corinthian Community: Theological Parties
Veronika Ponikarovskaya
Вестник Свято-Филаретовского института, Iss 4, Pp 137-152 (2011)
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| Title | Divisions within the Corinthian Community: Theological Parties |
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| Authors | Veronika Ponikarovskaya |
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2011
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Вестник Свято-Филаретовского института, Iss 4, Pp 137-152 (2011)
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| Description |
In ancient philosophy, the role of a teacher was traditionally emphasized. Under the influence of this tradition, Corinthian Christians thought it essential to follow the line of a particular authoritative apostle. This led to creation of divisions within the Community: “Paul’s party” insisted on the law-free gospel, “Cephas’ party” was more traditionally Jewish; “Apollos’ party” was fascinated by Hellenistic Jewish wisdom. Insisting on their adherence to the “proper” authority, the Corinthians also sought to elevate their own status. Paul suggests a value reorientation – God’s wisdom and glory instead of human wisdom and glory – and adherence to the “party of Christ”. This is a radical Christ-centeredness, which relativizes the importance of any human teacher.
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article
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English
Russian |
| Publisher Information |
St. Philaret’s Christian Orthodox Institute, 2011.
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