Paul and Apostasy: Eschatology, Perseverance and Falling Away in the Corinthian Congregation

by B.J. Oropeza

B. J. Oropeza presents the concepts of apostasy and perseverance in the light of recent interpretative and intertextual methods. He argues that the Pauline messages include warnings to congregation members who are in danger of falling away. Paul often considers these members to be authentic converts to the early Christian message. A prime example of this is presented in the apostle's use of the Exodus-wilderness traditions in 1 Corinthians 10:1-13...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3161473078
• ISBN13: 9783161473074
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: Mohr Siebeck
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.