Beschreibung:
Creates a set of definitions, which are applied to the examination of the relevant Diaspora Jewish literature, inscriptions and papyri, and the NT passage. This examination reveals different attitudes adopted by different Jews towards idolatry, serving as parallels to the three positions in 1 Cor 8.1-11.1, 'the strong', 'the weak', and Paul.
1. Introduction; 2. Idolatry: Definitions and Patterns; 3. Criticism of Idolatry in Diaspora Jewish Literature; 4. Jews and the Worship of the Gods; 5. Leadership and Discipline in the Jewish Diaspora; 6. Paul versus the 'Strong' on Idolatry; 7. Paul's Apostolic Authority and Example; 8. Conclusions.