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Idol Food in Corinth

Idol Food in Corinth

Hardcover

Series: Journal for the Study of the New Testament Supplement (Hardcover), Book 176

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ISBN10: 1850759049
ISBN13: 9781850759041
Publisher: Sheffield Academic Pr
Published: Apr 1 1999
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.97 Width: 6.38 Depth: 9.51
Language: English
This historical and exegetical investigation strongly challenges the widely held view that Paul regarded idol food as a matter of indifference, to be avoided only for the sake of the spiritual health of the weak. An exhaustive treatment of early Christian material shows that early authors were deeply influenced by Paul's discussion in 1 Corinthians 8-10, and yet they were totally unaware of the subsequent traditional understanding that Paul regarded idol food as indifferent. Even those who advocated eating idol food did not once appeal to Paul's discussion for support. An alternative understanding is proposed: Paul considers conscious consumption of idol food a denial of one's allegiance to Christ. One must avoid idol food if, and only if, it is identified as such.

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