Abstract
Throughout his letters, Paul uses several terms and images that originate from the world of ancient economics. Some of these terms are used metaphorically to describe Gods own attitudes and actions. The term (earnest money, advance payment, bargain money) may exemplify the use of a business term in the papyri in comparison with its use in Pauls letters (in 2 Cor. 1.22 and 5.5; cf. Eph 1.14). In Pauls image, God is depicted as a purchaser who offers us his salvation for free and guarantees to complete it in the end. In using the term ?, Paul emphasizes Gods reliability and unlimited trustworthiness within an insecure world.
| Translated title of the contribution | God as a reliable purchaser: Some papyrological comments and biblical theological conclusions about God's image in the letters of Paul |
|---|---|
| Original language | German |
| Pages (from-to) | 392-414 |
| Number of pages | 23 |
| Journal | New Testament Studies |
| Volume | 57 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- 2 Corinthians
- arrha
- papyri
- Paul
- purchase
- weaver
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