In Word and Deed
Moral Integrity in Paul
Will be published approx. on 1. November 1993
Book
Hardback
XI, 190 pages
978-0-8204-1103-3 (ISBN)
Description
In 2 Corinthians 10-13 Paul responds to the charge and accusations, of his opponents by an appeal to a moral vision that comes to expression in the familiar Greek phrase «in word and deed» (10:11). This phrase, which is as old as Homer and yet still vital in Hellenism, played an important role in articulating and evaluating the moral life not only for Paul but for ancient Mediterranean society in general. By affirming the continuity of his deeds with his word, Paul established his apostolic integrity on the basis of a moral vision grounded in a critical autonomy.
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The Author: H. Wayne Merritt is an associate professor of New Testament and Chair of the Area of Biblical Studies and Languages at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, GA. He is a member of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature. Professor Merrit presented the Charles B. Copher Lectures at the ITC in 1989 and has contributed articles and papers for publication in scholarly journals. Currently, he is preparing an English translation of the Greek fragments of Antisthenes.