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Wisdom and Spirit

An Investigation of 1 Corinthians 1.18-3.20 Against the Background

James A Davis author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:University Press of America

Published:4th Sep '84

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A new investigation of wisdom at Corinth which argues that the wisdom which Paul opposes in 1 Corinthians 1ó3 may be convincingly interpreted against the background of early post-biblical Jewish sapiential traditions. Examines the Book of Sirach, the Qumran scrolls, the Philonic literature, and the Book of Wisdom.

This book is an interesting discussion of Jewish Sapiential traditions in relation to 1 Corinthians 1-3. * Australian Biblical Review *
This is an excellent, well researched study which adds to our understanding of 1 Corinthians. * Themelios *
...a very useful study with new insights in this important text upon the background of Jewish Hellenism. -- Martin Hengel, Tpubingen University, West Germany * Themelios *
...Dr. Davis's argument is substantially correct...he has made a valuable contribution to our understanding of Paul's argument in these chapters... -- Martin Hengel, Tpubingen University, West Germany * The Expository Times *
...a very elegant thesis, with the main contentions clearly delineated and concisely argued....It is a valuable contribution to the quest for Christian origins and to the New Testament exegesis. -- James D.G. Dunn, University of Durham * The Expository Times *
...Davis has raised anew an important question and offered a thought-provoking answer. He has amassed a considerable amount of helpful research and provided a useful bibliography.... deserves serious consideration. * Review of Biblical Literature *
This book is an interesting discussion of Jewish Sapiential traditions in relation to 1 Corinthians 1-3. * Australian Biblical Review *
This is an excellent, well researched study which adds to our understanding of 1 Corinthians. * Themelios *
...a very useful study with new insights in this important text upon the background of Jewish Hellenism. -- Martin Hengel, Tpubingen University, West Germany * Themelios *
...Dr. Davis's argument is substantially correct...he has made a valuable contribution to our understanding of Paul's argument in these chapters... -- Martin Hengel, Tpubingen University, West Germany * The Expository Times *
...a very elegant thesis, with the main contentions clearly delineated and concisely argued....It is a valuable contribution to the quest for Christian origins and to the New Testament exegesis. -- James D.G. Dunn, University of Durham * The Expository Times *
...a careful and thorough study... -- James D.G. Dunn, University of Durham * Oxford Journals *

ISBN: 9780819142108

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 25mm

Weight: 454g

270 pages