Discerning the Spirits

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Theological and Ethical Hermeneutics in Paul

André Munzinger (Universität zu Köln)

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Cambridge University Press
02 August 2007

Christian theology

Series: Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series

How did Paul determine ethical and theological truth? Were all believers expected to be able to 'discern the spirits' (1 Corinthians 12.10)? This 2007 study shows that discernment must be understood against the backdrop of an extensive hermeneutic, by which Paul inherently relates ethical and theological knowledge. Understanding the will of God requires noetic and existential transformation, in short, the 'renewal of the mind' (Romans 12.2). Munzinger argues that Paul implies a process of inspiration in which the Spirit sharpens the discerning functions of the mind because the believer is liberated from a value system dominated by status and performance. The love of God enables all believers to learn to interpret reality in a transformed manner and to develop creative solutions to questions facing their communities. For Paul authentic discernment is linked to a comprehensive sense of meaning.

By: André Munzinger (Universität zu Köln)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 140
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 480g
ISBN: 9780521875943
ISBN 10: 0521875943
Series: Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 02 August 2007
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface; Abbreviations; Part I. Introduction; 1. The conceptual approach; Part II. What Requires Discernment? The Objects of Evaluation: 2. The discernment of ethical questions; 3. The discernment of spirits; 4. Discerning all things: the structure of Paul's epistemology; Part III. How Can and Should True Discernment Take Place?: 5. The context and background of Paul; 6. How does Paul believe true discernment can and should take place?; Part IV. Conclusion: 7. Recapitualtion and implications for theology; Bibliography; Indices.

Andre Munzinger is Lecture and Research Assistant of Seminar Director Professor Dr Konrad Stock, Seminar of Protestant Theology, University of Koln.

Reviews for Discerning the Spirits: Theological and Ethical Hermeneutics in Paul

Review of the hardback: '... this is a fine piece of work that should probe to be a volume with which many will find it useful to interact in future research.' Scripture Bulletin Review of the hardback: 'This demanding and thorough study achieves exactly the right balance between the revelatory (Spirit) and the natural (human mind).' Journal for the Study of the New Testament Review of the hardback: '...an important contribution towards a deeper understanding of the concept of discernment in Pauline theology.' Neotestamentica Review of the hardback: 'Munzinger's volume provides useful information for those interested in Paul's conception of discernment, pneumatology, or his approach to identity formation within the early Christ-movement. It is an excellent example of cross-disciplinary research providing both theological and ethical insights into the thinking of the apostle Paul on this important ecclesiological and anthropological topic.' Criswell Theological Review