Polarity and Change in 1 Corinthians 15
A Study of Metaphysics, Rhetoric, and Resurrection
by Jeffrey R. Asher
Jeffrey R. Asher examines the themes of polarity and change in Paul’s argument in 1 Corinthians 15:35-57. He demonstrates that Paul uses a didactic method of argumentation to demonstrate to some of the Corinthians that there will be a resurrection of the dead. Given the nature of Paul’s argument, it is quite likely that certain members of the Corinthian church denied the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead because they believed that it is impossible for a terrestrial body to be raised to the celestial realm. In addition they considered the two cosmic realms to constitute a polarity. Using a didactic method of accommodation in verses 35-49, Paul demonstrates to these Corinthian intellectuals that the doctrine of the resurrection complies with the polarity that exists between the celestial and terrestrial realms. In verses 50-57, he corrects their false conclusion regarding the resurrection by showing that the body will be changed to conform with the strictures of heavenl y existence.
I. Introduction II. The Problem of Polarity and Change The Problem of Methodology - The Problem of Polarity - The Problem of Change - The Problem of Polarity and Change - Conclusion III. The Rhetorical Context of Polarity and Change Paul's Rhetoric and Theories Regarding Opponents - Paul's Didactic Style - The Rhetoric of Instruction - Conclusion IV. Partition, Polarity, and the Resurrection of the Dead Paul's Argument Regarding Polarity - The Intellectual Context of Paul's Argument Regarding Polarity - Conclusion V. The Metaphysics of Change Change as a Correction of a False Conclusion - Change as a Solution to a Problem - Conclusion VI. Conclusion Bibliograhy - Indices
- By (author) Jeffrey R Asher
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