The Countercultural Victory of 1 John in Greco-Roman Context: Conquering the World

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Dr. Ahreum Kim Chris Keith (Norwegian School of Theology Religion and Society Norway)

The Countercultural Victory of 1 John in Greco-Roman Context

Conquering the World

Dr. Ahreum Kim, Chris Keith (Norwegian School of Theology Religion and Society Norway)

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T.& T.Clark Ltd
24 April 2025

New Testaments

Series: The Library of New Testament Studies

Ahreum Kim re-examines conquering language in 1 John, arguing that when the letter is read with the context of Greco-Roman culture in mind, the conflict extends beyond in-fighting within the Johannine community. She suggests that the letter’s author presents a consistent countercultural narrative due to concern about the predominant world, and proposes that the author exhorts the minority Johannine community to hold onto their belief while proclaiming that they are triumphant conquerors against the prevailing “world”.

Kim first examines how conquering language toward a Johannine nike utilizes militaristic undertones already familiar in Greco-Roman culture. She argues that each of the opponents mentioned is affiliated with “the world”, and it is ultimately the conquering of the world itself which marks the Johannine victory. Kim demonstrates that the author references the negative fear of the divine in the polytheistic world which contrasts with the Johannine love of God, and that his countercultural message continues to the very end, with a concluding warning against the many worldly idols. Finally, she posits that the battle with the Greco-Roman world is ultimately a conflict of pistis, comparing Roman soldiers achieving military victories with a pistis to their emperor, and the repeated emphasis on Jesus as the true Son of God.

By: Dr. Ahreum Kim
Edited by: Chris Keith (Norwegian School of Theology Religion and Society Norway)
Imprint: T.& T.Clark Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9780567712110
ISBN 10: 0567712117
Series: The Library of New Testament Studies
Pages: 172
Publication Date: 24 April 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of Figures List of Tables Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations Chapter One: Introduction Chapter Two: Victory in the Greco-Roman World Chapter Three: The Conquered Chapter Four: A Countercultural Letter Chapter Five: Conquering the World with Pistis Chapter Six: Conclusion and Final Reflections Bibliography Index

Ahreum Kim has recently completed her PhD at the University of Cambridge, UK.