The Brothers in the Praetorium: Syntax and History in Philippians 1:12–14
In this article, I reassess the syntax and historical significance of Phil 1:12-14 in light of recent studies reevaluating the provenance of Philippians, the meaning of τὸ πραιτώριον, the circumstances of Paul’s imprisonment, and the identity of the "saints" from "Caesar’s household&q...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Catholic Biblical Association of America
2024
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The catholic biblical quarterly
Year: 2024, Volume: 86, Issue: 3, Pages: 550-571 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Bible. Philipperbrief 1,12-14
/ Bible. Philipperbrief 4,10-23
/ Paul Apostle
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| IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament TB Antiquity |
| Further subjects: | B
Bibel. Philipperbrief, 4,22
B Caesar’s household B praetorium B Bibel. Philipperbrief, 4, 22 B Imprisonment B Paul B Philippians B imperial slaves |
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| Summary: | In this article, I reassess the syntax and historical significance of Phil 1:12-14 in light of recent studies reevaluating the provenance of Philippians, the meaning of τὸ πραιτώριον, the circumstances of Paul’s imprisonment, and the identity of the "saints" from "Caesar’s household" mentioned in 4:22. More specifically, I contest the largely unexamined consensus that when Paul speaks of those ἐν ὅλῳ τῷ πραιτωρίῳ he refers to persons outside the local Christ group. Instead, I argue, Phil 1:12-14 is concerned throughout with Paul’s perception by local believers. Whatever the unsavory allegations against him, it has become clear, Paul asserts, to those brothers in the praetorium and the rest as well that his chains are defined by their relation to Christ, and this has emboldened many of them in their gospel proclamation. |
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| ISSN: | 2163-2529 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The catholic biblical quarterly
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1353/cbq.2024.a931737 |