Conflict and Community in Corinth · Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on 1 and 2 Corinthians by Witherington, Ben -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Title Page Copyright Contents Preface Acknowledgments Abbreviations Introduction

Paul the Greco-Roman Jew and Jewish Christian Roman Corinth14

The City and Its People Trade and Manufacturing Tourism Religion

The Social Level of Paul and His Converts

Paul's Position and Presence The Corinthian Christians

Social Status Ethnic and Religious Background Social Diversity and Problems in the Christian Community Household Assemblies Two Prominent Members

The Literary World of Paul and His Converts

1 and 2 Corinthians as Letters 1 and 2 Corinthians as Rhetoric

Developments in Rhetoric in the Greco-Roman World Modes and Functions of Greco-Roman Rhetoric Paul's Use of Rhetoric

Socio-Rhetorical Resources on 1 and 2 Corinthians: An Annotated Bibliography

Archaeology Classical Studies Greco-Roman Rhetoric Sociology and Anthropology Paul and Ancient Philosophy Paul the Sage and Ancient Wisdom Movements

1 CORINTHIANS

The Background and Structure of the Letter

Chronology and Composition Rhetorical Setting

Epistolary Prescript: 1:1-3 Epistolary Thanksgiving and Exordium: 1:4-9

A Closer Look: The Apollos Factor and Faction5 A Closer Look: The Character of the Ekkl ē sia

Propositio: 1:10 Narratio: 1:11-17 Prohatio: 1:18-16:12

Argument I, Division 1: 1:18-31

THE WISDOM OF THE CROSS, WISDOM ON THE CROSS A Closer Look: Pagan Views of Salvation

Argument I, Division 2: 2:1-16

WISDOM FOR THE MATURE

Argument I, Division 3: 3:1-23

THE WISE MASTER BUILDER AND HIS COWORKERS

Argument I, Division 4: 4:1-21

THE FUTURE OF AN ALLUSION AND THE PAST OF A SAGE A Closer Look: Rhetors, Teachers, and Imitation -

Argument II, Division 1: 5:1-13

BEYOND ALL BOUNDS A Closer Look: Honor and Shame in the Roman World -

Argument II, Division 2: 6:1-20

COURTING TROUBLE

Argument III: 7:1-40

HOLY WEDLOCK AND UNHOLY DEADLOCK1 A Closer Look: Slavery in Roman Corinth and Paul's Advice in 7:2144 -

Argument IV, Division 1: 8:1-13

THE PARTY OF THE FIRST PART A Closer Look: Dining in Roman Corinth -

Argument IV, Division 2: 9:1-27

FOR EXAMPLE A Closer Look: Paul's Self-Presentation A Closer Look: Why Paul Made Tents

Argument IV, Division 3: 10:1-11:1

JUST THE TYPE

Argument V: 11:2-16

HEADS UP A Closer Look: On Headcoverings and Religion in Roman Cities

Argument VI: 11:17-34

MAKING A MEAL OF IT A Closer Look: Association Rules and Teaching at Meals -

Argument VII, Division 1: 12:l-31a

BODY LANGUAGE A Closer Look: The Honor Roll in a Roman Colony -

Argument VII, Division 2: 12:31b—13:13

DISPLAYING LOVE'S WAY

Argument VII, Division 3: 14:1-40

THE AGONY OF THE ECSTASY A Closer Look: Prophecy and Glossolalia in Corinth -

Argument VIII: 15:1-58

RISING TO THE OCCASION A Closer Look: Roman Imperial Eschatology -

Argument IX: 16:1-12

COLLECTIONS AND PROJECTIONS

The Peroratio: 16:13-18

A WORD TO THE WISE Closing Epistolary Greetings and Remarks: 16:19-24

2 CORINTHIANS

The Background and Foreground of the Letter

Setting, Literary History, and Rhetorical Structure The Need for Reconciliation The Opponents Composition and Chronology

Epistolary Prescript: 1:1-2 Epistolary Thanksgiving and Exordium: 1:3-7 Narratio: 1:8-2:16

A Closer Look: The Roman Triumph

The Propositio: 2:17 The Prohatio: 3:1-13:4

Argument I, Division 1: 3:1-18

A TALE OF TWO MINISTRIES A Closer Look: Letters of Introduction or Recommendation

Argument I, Division 2: 4:1-5:10

TREASURE IN EARTHEN VESSELS A Closer Look — The Hardship Catalogs -

Argument I, Division 3: 5:11-6:2

NEW CREATURES

Argument I, Division 4: 6:3-13

Ministerial Privileges

Argument II: Digression (egressio): 6:14-7:1

Entangling Alliances

Argument III (with Amplificatio ): 7:2-16

Hearts on Fire with Joy and Sorrow

Argument IV: Chapters 8-9

Collections and Recollections A Closer Look: Paul, Patronage, and Power A Closer Look: Paul and the Collection

Argument V, Division 1: 10:1-18

Bragging Rights A Closer Look: Paul and Boasting

Argument V, Division 2: 11:1-12:10

Foolish Thoughts A Closer Look: Paul, Apostleship, and Social Networks

Argument V, Division 3: 12:11-13:4

Closing Arguments

Peroratio: 13:5-10

The Last Harangue: The Defense Rests

Closing Epistolary Greetings and Remarks: 13:11-13

Parting Shots

Index of Modern Authors Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Writings

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