Partaking of the Death-Proclaiming Meal for Life: Re-Reading 1 Cor 11:17–34 from the Lens of Post-Traumatic Growth

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Abstract

One of the most important contributions of Steven J. Friesen to Pauline scholarship is his work on the socio-economic stratification of the Pauline communities. His insight is particularly impactful in the controversy at the Corinthian common meal in 1 Cor 11:17–34 by clarifying that the hungry ones are those who live at subsistence and below subsistence levels. One wonders, however, about the importance and impact of the traumatic context found in the tradition of the origin of the kyriakon deipnon (lordly meal). This chapter thus approaches this passage from a post-traumatic growth lens. It demonstrates that it was important for Paul to address the Corinthians’ problematic partaking of the kyriakon deipnon to ensure the continued growth of the Corinthians as followers of the crucified and risen Christ.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRevelation and Material Religion in the Roman East: Essays in Honor of Steven J. Friesen
PublisherTaylor and Francis
Pages301-313
ISBN (Electronic)9781003800415
ISBN (Print)9781032382678
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2023
Externally publishedYes

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