Paul through mediterranean eyes ebook by kenneth e. Project muse promotes the creation and dissemination of essential humanities and social science resources through collaboration with libraries, publishers, and scholars worldwide. Dec 30, 2011 paul through mediterranean eyes is a great book by kenneth bailey for understanding the cultural background of 1 corinthians and the apostle paul. But he was also a roman citizen who widely traveled the mediterranean basin, and was very knowledgeable of the dominant greek and roman culture of his day.
But he was also a roman citizen who widely traveled the mediterranean basin. Our stores are still open, see our trading hours here. With razorsharp attention to the text, kenneth bailey examines the cultural milieu and rhetorical strategies that shaped 1 corinthians. Bailey has contributed a helpful volume to the literature on 1 corinthians. Paul through mediterranean eyes cultural studies in 1 corinthians by bailey, kenneth e. Cultural studies in 1 corinthians ebook written by kenneth e. We know them as books of the bible, but much of the new testament is made up of letters to specific cities and churches. Forged from a partnership between a university press and a library, project muse is a trusted part of the academic and scholarly community it serves. Cultural studies in 1 corinthians dts voice kenneth e. Paul through mediterranean eyes by kenneth bailey overdrive. Scopri tutti i libri, leggi le informazioni sullautore e molto altro. Paul through mediterranean eyes the presbyterian lay. These two mighty rivers of influence converge in paul s first letter to the corinthians. The commentary was paul through middle eastern eyes, or mediterranean eyes as it was title, but as i made my way through the book it didnt seem to be as saturated as i thought it would have been, either in the hebraic prophetic rhetorical tradition or middle easter cultural experience as the author promised.
Two things remove this book from the four star ranking ive previously given some of baileys work. Paul through mediterranean eyes is a necessary addition to the libraries of all scholars and pastors working in or preaching from 1 corinthians. Paul through mediterranean eyes cultural studies in 1 corinthians kenneth e. Paul through mediterranean eyes, which won the christianity today biblical studies book award earlier this year, will remind you of. Baileys writing is easy to follow, warm, and lucid.
Instead of simply going verse by verse through the book of i corinthians, bailey also takes on the book issue by issue. Paul through mediterranean eyes is a great book by kenneth bailey for understanding the cultural background of 1 corinthians and the apostle paul. Bailey offers an impressive, and genuinely original, contribution to the study of 1 corinthians that both new testament scholars and pastors will appreciate. Along the way, he picked up new insights about the cultural context that gods word was written in, and how the original. Download file pdf paul through mediterranean eyes cultural studies in 1 corinthians kenneth e baileydocumentary new documentary on martin luther. New testament scholars recognize kenneth bailey as that rare interpreter with intimate knowledge of middle eastern culture, ancient and. Read paul through mediterranean eyes cultural studies in 1 corinthians by kenneth e. You may have heard that ken baileys new reading paul through mediterranean eyes ivp, 2011 won christianity todays best book award in the category of biblical studies huge praise indeed. Paul through mediterranean eyes intervarsity press. Paul through mediterranean eyes logos bible software. Kenneth bailey is a research scholar and lecturer in middle. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Paul through mediterranean eyes wiley online library.
Sep 01, 2011 paul through mediterranean eyes is a very thick commentary on 1 corinthians. Bailey, 9780281064557, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Paul through mediterranean eyes cultural studies in 1. However, the main focus was on the rhetorical style used in.
Cultural studies in 1 corinthians bailey, kenneth e. Cultural studies on 1 corinthians by kenneth bailey. Wright paul and the faithfulness of god, 20 also details how very deeply paul was immersed in the hebrew scriptures. Paul through mediterranean eyes paperback kenneth e. Kenneth e bailey paul was a hebrew of the hebrews, steeped in the learning of his people. In this groundbreaking study of paul s first epistle to the corinthians, kenneth bailey examines this canonical letter through paul s jewish sociocultural and rhetorical background and through the mediterranean context of its corinthian recipients. He is able to provide several insights concerning pauls jewish heritage and the lives of his converts in corinth. Paul wants all of them to think along the same lines, and to have a united purpose. One commentary im using in studying this book is paul through mediterranean eyes by ken bailey and he offers an alternative. Paul through mediterranean eyes paperback sep 19 2011. Publishers description paul was a hebrew of the hebrews, steeped in the learning of his people. Sep 23, 2011 the result of over thirty years of research and lecturing, paul through mediterranean eyes is a groundbreaking study of paul s first epistle to the corinthians.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read paul through mediterranean eyes. He has lived and ministered as a missionary, pastor and professor in the areas the bible people lived in. For decades, bailey has been known as an expert in middle eastern culture. Cultural studies in 1 corinthians inglese copertina flessibile 23 set 2011. Paul through mediterranean eyes quotes by kenneth e. Lee paul through mediterranean eyes cultural studies in 1 corinthians por kenneth e. In paul through mediterranean eyes, he turns from the gospels and the parables of jesus to pauls first letter to the corinthians. Wisdom, special to the layman, may 7, 2012 kenneth bailey is best known as the missionary professor who taught through 40 turbulent years in egypt, lebanon, jerusalem and cyprus and then brought us jesus through middle eastern eyes. Paul through mediterranean eyes quotes showing 12 of 2 people with differences can work together if they have the same purpose.
Paul through mediterranean eyes the presbyterian lay committee. Buy paul through mediterranean eyes cultural studies in 1 corinthians by bailey, kenneth e. From the title, i expected a book focused on the cultural background of 1 corinthians that would help us better understand paul s points. He did not intend to produce a commentary that interacts with all the major commentaries and studies on the letter. Paul was a hebrew of the hebrews, steeped in the learning of his people. These two mighty rivers of influence converge in paul s first lette. Ivp academic,2011 paperback can be one of your starter books that are good idea.
Jan 27, 2012 you may have heard that ken baileys new reading paul through mediterranean eyes ivp, 2011 won christianity todays best book award in the category of biblical studies huge praise indeed. In this groundbreaking study of paul s first epistle to the corinthians, kenneth bailey examines the canonical letter through paul s jewish sociocultural and rhetorical background and through the mediterranean context of its corinthian recipients. The result of over thirty years of research and lecturing, paul through mediterranean eyes is a groundbreaking study of paul s first epistle to the corinthians. Paul through mediterranean eyes is deft at using literary analysis and cultural insight to communicate the essence of what paul is trying to say in a simple and easy to understand way. Paul through mediterranean eyes is written by kenneth bailey. Kenneth bailey reads paul through mediterranean eyes. With razorsharp attention to the text, kenneth bailey examines the cultural milieu and rhetorical. Paul through mediterranean eyes is a very thick commentary on 1 corinthians. Cultural studies in 1 corinthians downers grove, ill intervarsity press, 2011. But he was also a roman citizen who widely traveled the mediterranean basin, and. Paul wrote in greek, and many have shown convincingly how he.
Redeeming god liberating you from bad ideas about god. With razorsharp exegetical attention to the text, kenneth baileys paul through mediterranean eyes examines the cultural milieusetting and. Oct 15, 2011 the commentary was paul through middle eastern eyes, or mediterranean eyes as it was title, but as i made my way through the book it didnt seem to be as saturated as i thought it would have been, either in the hebraic prophetic rhetorical tradition or middle easter cultural experience as the author promised. Eastern new testament studies who spent 40 years living and teach. Cultural studies in 1 corinthians paperback by kenneth e. Bailey takes this a step further, and shows how paul actually uses the way isaiah brings the word of god. Kenneth baileys new volume, paul through mediterranean eyes, is a refreshing reminder that for those willing to mine more deeply into the biblical text, precious gems can really be found. Bailey examines this canonical letter through the lenses of pauls jewish sociocultural and rhetorical background and the mediterranean context of the corinthian recipients.
With razorsharp attention to the text, kenneth bailey. However, the main focus was on the rhetorical style used in 1 corinthians. Series paul through mediterranean eyes scholars often recognize that the new testament author paul was writing in a grecoroman world to a largely grecoroman audience, but it is often forgotten that when paul sits down to write, he is writing from the long experience of his hebrew background. Cultural studies in 1 corinthians kenneth bailey the result of over thirty years of research and lecturing, paul through mediterranean eyes is a groundbreaking study of paul s first epistle to the corinthians. All of us recommend that straight away because this reserve has good vocabulary that can increase your knowledge in language, easy. He spent 40 years 19551995 teaching in egypt, lebanon, palestine, israel and cyprus.
He doesnt think paul was quickly jumping from thought to thought as he addressed the particulars of corinththe issues he heard either by letter or word of mouth. The result of over thirty years of research and lecturing, paul through mediterranean eyes is a groundbreaking study of pauls first epistle to the corinthians. Buy paul through mediterranean eyes by kenneth bailey in ebook format at koorong 9780281067756. He doesnt think paul was quickly jumping from thought to thought as he addressed the particulars of corinththe issues he. Paul through mediterranean eyes by kenneth bailey koorong. Bailey 24 november 1930 23 may 2016 was an american author, a professor in theology and a linguist. Paul through mediterranean eyes ebook por kenneth e. Bailey examines this canonical letter through the lenses of paul s jewish sociocultural and rhetorical background and the mediterranean context of the corinthian recipients. Wellknown for his numerous works on jesus and the gospels through middle eastern eyes, kenneth bailey now turns his attention to paul s writing as he provides a powerful and passionate reading of 1 corinthians within its jewish and eastern mediterranean contexts. Pdf paul through mediterranean eyes download full pdf. Sep 19, 2011 paul through mediterranean eyes is a very thick commentary on 1 corinthians.