"Glory" as Apostolic Credibility in 2 Corinthians 2:14-4:18
The motif of "glory" (...) occurs in unparalleled concentration in a section of Paul's defence ("apology") of his apostolic ministry in 2 Corinthians 1-7. A close examination of the section in question, 2 Cor 2:14-4:18, suggests that, in a context where Paul's credibili...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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[2018]
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Australian biblical review
Year: 2018, Volume: 66, Pages: 13-30 |
| IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
Honor
B Paul Apostle B Bible. Corinthians 2. 2-4 B Apologizing B Glory B Apostle |
| Summary: | The motif of "glory" (...) occurs in unparalleled concentration in a section of Paul's defence ("apology") of his apostolic ministry in 2 Corinthians 1-7. A close examination of the section in question, 2 Cor 2:14-4:18, suggests that, in a context where Paul's credibility is under challenge, the motif functions as that which gives divine authority and hence credibility to his apostolic ministry. Paul appeals to the biblical tradition of the divine glory illuminating the face of Moses (Exod 34:29-35) in order to demonstrate, by sustained contrast and comparison, the existence of a far greater measure of glory attending his own ministry. There is a momentary turning aside at 3:18 to assert a more general transformation of believers as such. But from beginning to end Paul's focus lies upon the apostolic ministry and the glory that, despite the fragility of his bodily existence, gives it credibility and hope. |
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| ISSN: | 0045-0308 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Australian biblical review
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