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Paul and the Power of Sin : Redefining 'Beyond the Pale' (Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series)
Paul and the Power of Sin Redefining 'Beyond the Pale' - Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series Author:T. L. Carter This study seeks to base Paul's language of sin in the socio-cultural context of his original letters. T.L. Carter draws on the work of social anthropologist Mary Douglas to conduct a cross-cultural analysis of the symbolism of the power of sin in the letters, examining thoroughly Douglas' "Grid and Group" model and defending its use as a heuris... more »tic tool for New Testament scholars. He also offers fresh insight into key passages from 1 Corinthians, Galatians and Romans.« less