Paul’s Use of Creation in the Corinthian Correspondence
Location
Seminary S215
Start Date
9-2-2018 11:30 AM
End Date
9-2-2018 12:00 PM
Description
Although cosmology is not of primary interest in Paul’s epistles to the Corinthians, he sporadically quotes from the Mosaic creational account to support his theological expositions and ethical exhortations. Especially in addressing issues relating to family and sexual immorality, worship and idolatry, and the bodily resurrection, creation provides the foundation on which Paul further constructs his argument. This paper examines when, how, and why Paul makes use of creation in his argument. In addition, it will allow the reader to draw conclusions regarding Paul’s perception of the origin of the cosmos.
Paul’s Use of Creation in the Corinthian Correspondence
Seminary S215
Although cosmology is not of primary interest in Paul’s epistles to the Corinthians, he sporadically quotes from the Mosaic creational account to support his theological expositions and ethical exhortations. Especially in addressing issues relating to family and sexual immorality, worship and idolatry, and the bodily resurrection, creation provides the foundation on which Paul further constructs his argument. This paper examines when, how, and why Paul makes use of creation in his argument. In addition, it will allow the reader to draw conclusions regarding Paul’s perception of the origin of the cosmos.