a new approach to the theology and ethics of Paul's cultic metaphors /
Nijay K. Gupta
New York :
De Gruyter,
c2010
x, 263 p. :
ill. ;
24 cm
Beihefte zur Zeitschrift für die neutestamentliche Wissenschaft und die Kunde der älteren Kirche,
Bd. 175
0171-6441 ;
Based on the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Durham, 2009 under the title: Worship that makes sense : a cognitive and socio-literary approach to the theology of Paul's non-atonement cultic metaphors
Includes bibliographical references (p. [225]-254) and indexes
"This book explores the apostle Paul's temple, priesthood, sacrificial, and worship language with a special interest in how metaphors are powerful vehicles for theological transformation. The methodology of this study combines perspectives from cognitive linguistics, the social-sciences, and rhetorical criticism. In the final synthesis, it is discovered that common factors among Paul's cultic metaphors include an interest in devotion to God, the significance of the body, and the potential for the reshaping of the mind and perception"--P. [4] of cover
Paul
Bible., Epistles of Paul-- Criticism, interpretation, etc
Atonement-- History of doctrines-- Early church, ca. 30-600