In Search of Real Circumcision : Ritual Failure and Circumcision in Paul

This article applies the theoretical framework of 'ritual failure', a sub-discipline of ritual criticism, to Paul's discussion of circumcision in his letter to the Galatians, Philippians and Romans. It is argued that the application of this theoretical perspective clarifies the dynamics at stake and provides a new way of understanding the development in Paul's position regarding circumcision. There is movement from an attitude of strong propagation, by way of indifference and a subsequent attitude of rejection, to one of modified reintegration into Paul's thinking. At every turn of this development, ritual failure plays a pivotal role and functions as a catalyst for the development of Paul's theology.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2017

Erschienen:

2017

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:40

Enthalten in:

Journal for the study of the New Testament - 40(2017), 1 vom: 13. Sept., Seite 73-100

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Smit, Peter-Ben [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Circumcision
Galatians
Journal Article
Paul
Philippians
Ritual criticism
Romans

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Date Revised 01.10.2020

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.1177/0142064X17723488

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM279418418