Partition Theory: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx Sample Clauses

Partition Theory: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx. Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx’x 1910 commentary offers a partition theory to account for the difference in Xxxx’s viewpoints and abrupt changes in subject matters in 1 Cor 8:1-11:1.1 Xxxxx observes the apparent contradiction between Xxxx’s permissiveness regarding idol meat in 1 Cor 8 and his prohibition of idolatry in 10:1-22.2 Xxxxx attributes the strict 1 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Der erste Korintherbrief (9th ed.; Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Xxxxxxxx, 1910), 210-67. Other partition theorists include Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Gnosticism in Corinth: An Investigation of the Letters to the Corinthians (trans. Xxxx X. Xxxxxx; Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1971) and Xxxx Xxxxxx, The First Epistle of Saint Xxxx to the Corinthians (trans. X. X. Xxxxxxxxx and X. X. Xxxxxxx; London: Epworth Press, 1962). 2 Xxxxx, Korintherbrief, 210-13. prohibition of 1 Cor 10 to an earlier letter reflecting Xxxx’s Jewish concern to keep the community away from the sphere of demons.3 He views their participation in idol meals as dangerously approaching idolatry through their contact with demons in real and personal ways. In the second letter, however, Xxxx adopts a more mitigated position as a result of the Corinthians’ argument from γνῶσις and the adiaphora nature of food. He is forced to acknowledge the correctness of their argument and so works through the issue on the basis of consideration for the weaker brother rather than on the basis of demons.4 In addition to Xxxx’s disparate instruction, Xxxxx also recognizes breaks and abrupt transitions throughout the discourse. He points to an abrupt transition between Xxxx’s teaching in 1 Cor 8 and the defense of his refusal to receive payment in 9:1-18. Xxxxx proposes that a later editor superficially connected these two sections with the phrase, “am I not free.”5 Second, he suggests that 9:19-23 connects well with 1 Cor 8, but poorly with 9:1-18 and 9:24-27 because 9:19-23 picks up the practice of abstention that Xxxx highlights in 1 Cor 8.6 These verses communicate Xxxx’s positive statement concerning his missionary strategy within the churches. Xxxx aligned himself with opposing viewpoints in order to build agreement and respect among diverse groups. His decision for abstention from idol meat reflects this practice. Finally, Xxxxx finds that 9:24-27 aligns well with 10:1-23.7 The image of the self-discipline of the athlete fits better with the hard work of abstention at sacrificial meals rather than giving up a spirit of freedom for the weaker community member’s sa...