Creation in Paul and Philo (2011 Worthington), book

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Creation in Paul and Philo: The Beginning and Before (2011) is a book by Jonathan D. Worthington.

Abstract

"God's creative activity in the beginning is important to many aspects of Paul's theology. Jonathan Worthington explores Paul's protology by analyzing his interpretation of scripture concerning creation, mainly the beginning of Genesis. By examining Paul's exegetical manoeuvres within 1-2 Corinthians and Romans, and by comparing these with the contemporary but more detailed treatments of the same texts by Philo of Alexandria in his formal commentary on Genesis 1-2, De Opificio Mundi , the author uncovers an approach to creation that is fundamental to both ancient interpreters. Paul's interpretation of creation, like Philo's in his commentary, contains three interwoven aspects: the beginning of the world, the beginning of humanity, and God's intentions before the beginning. Recognizing this basic hermeneutical interplay between the Beginning and the Before facilitates a more appropriate comparison between Paul and Philo as well as a more adequate treatment of difficult and debated passages in both interpreters regarding creation."--Publisher description.

Editions

Published in Tübingen, Germany: Mohr Siebeck, 2011 (Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament 2:317).

Contents

Before the beginning? -- The beginning of the world -- The beginning of humanity.

External links

  • [ Google Books]
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