Paul's Heavenly Journey in the Context of Early Christian Experience Wallace, James Buchanan. creator text Electronic books. gw Berlin De Gruyter 2011 monographic eng

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1 online resource (408 p.) In 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Paul claims to have been snatched into paradise but then tells how he received a "thorn in the flesh". Many recent scholars contend that Paul belittles ecstatic experiences such as the ascent to paradise. This monograph places 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 in the contexts of ancient ascent traditions as well as other accounts of extraordinary religious experience in Paul's letters, and it engages premodern interpretation of the ascent. This study argues that for Paul, extraordinary experiences such as the ascent enable self-transcending love for God and neighbors. Criticism, interpretation, etc Ascension of the soul Ascension of the soul History of doctrines Early church, ca. 30-600 RELIGION / Biblical Studies / New Testament RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Paul's Letters BS2675.52 .W37 2011eb 227/.306 Wallace, James Buchanan Berlin : De Gruyter, c2011 9783110247855 (electronic bk.) 3110247852 (electronic bk.) http://public.eblib.com/EBLPublic/PublicView.do?ptiID=690652 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=388225 http://public.eblib.com/EBLPublic/PublicView.do?ptiID=690652 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=388225 EBLCP 110516 20200709055416.0 ocn723945547 eng