Corpus-Paul

[Anders Eriksson <Anders.Eriksson AT teol.lu.se>]

Dear Joe Friberg

We seem to agree that 1 Cor 8-10 and Rom 14-15 do not address the same 
situation.  The common equation of the two situations is a misapplication of 
the Protestant hermeneutical rule "Sacred Scripture is its own interpreter."  
The incorrect equation is seen in the common description of the knowledgeable 
in Corinth as "strong". The word does not ocur in 1 Cor 8-10 as a description 
of a group in the Corinthian church.  It is imported from Romans in the 
standard exegetical discussion. I suggest that the knowledgeable in Corinth 
should be called "the wise," instead of "the Strong," so also Stowers and 
Glad.  

There are certain words that appear in both 1 Cor 8-10 and Romans 14-15, 
which might explain why the passages are read together. BRWMA, BRWSIS, KREAS, 
PROSKOMMA and SKANDALON.  But such key words as EIDOLOTHUTA and SUNEIDESIS 
are not found in Romans.

To answer your question.  The standard exegetical treatment is that the texts 
treat the same situation. This is seen in the incorrect designation "Strong" 
for a group in Corinth.


Anders ERiksson






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