Creation in Paul and Philo
The Beginning and Before
by Jonathan D. Worthington
God’s creative activity in the beginning is important to many aspects of Paul’s theology. Jonathan Worthington explores Paul’s protology by analyzing his interpretation of scripture concerning creation, mainly the beginning of Genesis. By examining Paul’s exegetical manoeuvres within 1-2 Corinthians and Romans, and by comparing these with the contemporary but more detailed treatments of the same texts by Philo of Alexandria in his formal commentary on Genesis 1-2, De Opificio Mundi , the author uncovers an approach to creation that is fundamental to both ancient interpreters. Paul’s interpretation of creation, like Philo’s in his commentary, contains three interwoven aspects: the beginning of the world, the beginning of humanity, and God’s intentions before the beginning. Recognizing this basic hermeneutical interplay between the Beginning and the Before facilitates a more appropriate comparison between Paul and Philo as well as a more adequate treatment of difficult and debated passages in both interpreters regarding creation.
Jonathan D. Worthington, Born 1978; 2005 Master of Divinity; 2006 Master of Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary (Jackson, Mississippi, USA); 2011 PhD in New Testament Studies at Durham University (Durham, England); Director of University and Youth Ministries in Bon Accord Free Church of Scotland in Aberdeen, Scotland.
- By (author) Jonathan D Worthington
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