Discerning the Spirits
Theological and Ethical Hermeneutics in Paul
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- Author: André Munzinger, Universität zu Köln
- Date Published: February 2011
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- isbn: 9780521168564
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How did Paul determine ethical and theological truth? Were all believers expected to be able to 'discern the spirits' (1 Corinthians 12.10)? This 2007 study shows that discernment must be understood against the backdrop of an extensive hermeneutic, by which Paul inherently relates ethical and theological knowledge. Understanding the will of God requires noetic and existential transformation, in short, the 'renewal of the mind' (Romans 12.2). Munzinger argues that Paul implies a process of inspiration in which the Spirit sharpens the discerning functions of the mind because the believer is liberated from a value system dominated by status and performance. The love of God enables all believers to learn to interpret reality in a transformed manner and to develop creative solutions to questions facing their communities. For Paul authentic discernment is linked to a comprehensive sense of meaning.
Read more- Investigates Paul's understanding of ethical and theological knowledge, and how to 'discern the will of God'
- Offers insights from philosophy, psychology and sociology as well as from specialist New Testament perspectives
- Relevant to pastors and lay people seeking biblical guidance regarding difficult decisions
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"...His work stimulates fruitful paths for understanding how Paul expected the believing community to do the work of discernment beyond the obvious, direct teaching of Scripture." --Gary T. Meadors, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, MI: Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society
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- Date Published: February 2011
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521168564
- length: 256 pages
- dimensions: 216 x 140 x 15 mm
- weight: 0.33kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Preface
Abbreviations
Part I. Introduction
1. The conceptual approach
Part II. What Requires Discernment? The Objects of Evaluation:
2. The discernment of ethical questions
3. The discernment of spirits
4. Discerning all things: the structure of Paul's epistemology
Part III. How Can and Should True Discernment Take Place?:
5. The context and background of Paul
6. How does Paul believe true discernment can and should take place?
Part IV. Conclusion:
7. Recapitualtion and implications for theology
Bibliography
Indices.
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