Conflict over Wisdom

The Theme of 1 Corinthians 1-4 Rooted in Scripture

by H.-J. Inkelaar

Book cover: Conflict over Wisdom

Extent: 369 pages

Publisher: Peeters Publishers

Subjects: Biblical Studies, Religious Studies

Series: Contributions to Biblical Exegesis & Theology

Series volume number: 63

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(November 2011)

ISBN: 9789042925656

Price: $59.00

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While wisdom was highly valued in the Hellenistic world, there is only one place in the New Testament that discusses the gospel in terms of wisdom: 1 Corinthians 1-4. Yet, instead of entering into a conciliating dialogue on wisdom, Paul confronts his readers with a conflict over wisdom. This study argues that the roots for this conflict are found in Scripture, especially in the prophetic books of Isaiah and Jeremiah, as the quotations indicate. Significant literary and theological relationships are brought to light by means of an intertextual approach.

  • By (author) H-J Inkelaar