A Tale of Two Churches: Distinctive Social and Economic Dynamics at Thessalonica and Corinth

by UnChan Jung

Overview

Though a majority of commentators have admitted or naturally assumed that there were many divergences amongst the Pauline churches, many tend to concentrate on similarities more than dissimilarities (contra John M. G. Barclay; Craig de Vos). Especially, the previous scholarly treatments of divergences in the Pauline churches have shed little light on certain areas of study, in particular the early Christians’ socio-economic status.

The thesis, therefore, underlines the conspicuous differences between the Thessalonian and Corinthian congregations concerning their socio-economic compositions, social relationships, and further social identities, while extrapolating certain circles of causality between them through socio-economic and social-scientific criticism.

This study concludes Paul’s teachings of grace, community, and ethics were manifested and modified in different communities in different ways because of these different socio-economic contexts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783110742015
Publisher:	De Gruyter
Publication date:	09/07/2021
Series:	Beihefte zur Zeitschrift für die neutestamentliche Wissenschaft , #252
Pages:	290
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.06(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

UnChan Jung, Torch Trinity Graduate UniversitySeoul, South Korea.