The Bishop and the Apostle : Cyprian's Pastoral Exegesis of Paul /

This study examines how Cyprian of Carthage, the most significant bishop in the early Latin tradition, appropriates the canonical Paul. Cyprian, like Paul, is a pastoral theologian, so his pastoral concerns provide a helpful lens through which to study his use of the apostle. These include divine tr...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Murphy, Edwina (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2018]
Series:Studies of the Bible and its reception ; v. 13.
Subjects:
Cyprian, > Saint, Bishop of Carthage.
Cyprian, > Saint, Bishop of Carthage
Bible. > Epistles of Paul > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. > Epistles of Paul
RELIGION > Christian Church > History.
RELIGION > Christianity > History.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Acknowledgements / Murphy, Edwina
  • Contents
  • Abbreviations
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Hope does not disappoint: Divine truth and eternal glory
  • 3. Christ loved the church: Unity, ministry and sacraments
  • 4. Be imitators of me: Discipline and repentance
  • 5. A sacrifice pleasing and acceptable to God: Wealth and welfare
  • 6. Interpreting Paul
  • Bibliography
  • Index of Ancient Sources
  • Index of Subjects.

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