Philippians 3, participation and past voices
Abstract
While the New Perspective has offered much, with all its emphasis on participation there is a danger of missing the dynamic cruciform quality of the Pauline concept. It might also privilege an anthropocentric religious reading of the New Testament, rather than a theological one. Regarding the exegesis of Philippians 3:9-11 during the Reformation, Lutherans were very concerned about Christ making believers alive. Yet just as much as Protestant, in Catholic accounts (Salmeron) the emphasis is on suffering with a view to eschatological glorification. For these Lutherans too it is the power driving one forward, if not the glory; Catholics may believe in a theologia crucis for this present life.
Citation
Elliott , M W 2018 , ' Philippians 3, participation and past voices ' , Revue Biblique , vol. 125 , no. 2 , pp. 239-248 . https://doi.org/10.2143/RBI.125.2.3285117
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Revue Biblique
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Peer reviewed
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Journal article
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