Pain and paradox in 2 Corinthians: the transformative function of strength in weakness

"Most studies of 2 Corinthians characterize the community as rebels who accuse Paul of weakness. Paul is thought to respond defensively, asserting his power in weakness. B.G. White confronts this consensus by arguing that interpreters overlook the material's most immediate context - a pain...

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Subtitles:Pain and paradox in Two Corinthians
Main Author: White, B. G. (Author)
Corporate Author: University of Durham (Degree granting institution)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Tübingen Mohr Siebeck [2021]
In: Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament / 2 (555)
Year: 2021
Reviews:[Rezension von: White, B. G., Pain and paradox in 2 Corinthians : The Transformative Function of Strength in Weakness] (2023) (Heckel, Ulrich, 1958 -)
[Rezension von: White, B. G., Pain and paradox in 2 Corinthians : The Transformative Function of Strength in Weakness] (2023) (Marsh, Cory M.)
[Rezension von: White, B. G., Pain and paradox in 2 Corinthians : The Transformative Function of Strength in Weakness] (2022) (De Waal Dryden, J., 1967 -)
Series/Journal:Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament / 2 555
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Corinthians 2. / Pain / Starch / Weakness / Paradox
B Bible. Corinthians 2. / Starch / Weakness / Paradox
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
Further subjects:B Bible. Corinthians, 2nd Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Paradox Religious aspects Christianity
B Bible
B Pain Religious aspects Christianity
B Paradoxe - Aspect religieux - Christianisme
B Thesis
B Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Paradox - Religious aspects - Christianity
B Pain - Religious aspects - Christianity
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Summary:"Most studies of 2 Corinthians characterize the community as rebels who accuse Paul of weakness. Paul is thought to respond defensively, asserting his power in weakness. B.G. White confronts this consensus by arguing that interpreters overlook the material's most immediate context - a pained community (2:1-7; 7:5-16). After arguing that the Corinthians have ongoing pains, the author develops the implications for the interpretation of the strength in weakness paradox and the letter's literary integrity in a variety of texts (e.g. 1:3-11, 4:7-15, 6:1-13, 12:1-10). He argues that Paul's paradoxical life is a paradigm for the community to learn how Christ transforms their pains to create new emotions and behaviors - even reconciliation with Paul. More than a fiery retort, 2 Corinthians has the pastoral purpose of increasing human potential in weakness, without rendering that weakness inherently redemptive."
ISBN:316159911X