{"product_id":"pauls-critique-of-theocracy-a-theocracy-in-corinthians-and-galatians-9780826469663","title":"Paul's Critique of Theocracy: A Theocracy in Corinthians and Galatians","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): David Odell-Scott\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Biblical Studies - New Testament - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaul's Critique of Theocracy offers an interpretation of select texts in Corinthians and Galatians concerned with the establishment of legitimate authority in the Christian community. Odell-Scott argues that for Paul, no one may boast that they are selected by God, and no one has the authority to rule as God's representative. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePaul also criticizes those who exhibit a superior \"sacredness\" over other community members. Contrary to most scholarly views, Odell-Scott argues that Paul is not taking sides in a debate about the proper authority structure. Rather, he criticizes any notion of such a structure, opposing it with his metaphor of the Church as the body of Christ and the \"sacred family\" of God. The exegesis is also sketched out in a postmodern framework criticizing hierarchy through differentiation.","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45085679779991,"sku":"9780826469663","price":18999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780826469663.webp?v=1767265296","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/pauls-critique-of-theocracy-a-theocracy-in-corinthians-and-galatians-9780826469663","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}