| Summary: | This dissertation aims at studying underlying cultural conflicts in
Corinth and Paul's approach thereto. Firstly, the cultural underlays in the
congregation of Corinth are revisited, with special reference to the presence of
Greeks, Romans and Jews in the congregation which came into being there. This
theme is explored by studying the meaning of culture, the archaeological data, as
well as Biblical data and other historical data regarding these cultures and
Corinth. Furthermore attention is given to the way in which these three cultures
were reflected in Paul's own background. In conclusion Paul's approach to the
conflict is delineated in terms of positive and negative renderings of the concept
"becoming a slave to fellow humans". Special focus is given to 1 Corinthians
9:19-23 as a key pericope in this regard. The deduction made in this dissertation
is that Paul disregards his own cultural heritage and makes himself a slave to
people on behalf of winning people for Christ, without allowing people (or cultural
groups) to rule him as masters. === Thesis (M.Th. (New Testament))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2006
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