Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2008
Abstract
Amidst the resurgence of interest in Paul and asceticism relatively little focus has been put upon one Pauline text with seemingly obvious ascetic potential: “I beat my body” (1 Corinthians 9:27a). After a brief introduction to the discussion of asceticism and an ascetic Paul, this article will survey the Wirkungsgeschichte of this text, especially in the patristic era, engage in exegesis of 1 Corinthians 9:27a, and draw conclusions as to the relevance of the text for discussion of Pauline asceticism.
Recommended Citation
Yinger, Kent L., "Paul and Asceticism in 1 Corinthians 9:27a" (2008). Faculty Publications - Portland Seminary. 9.
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/gfes/9
Comments
Originally published in the Journal of Religion and Society 10 (2008)
https://dspace2.creighton.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/10504/64372/2008-41.pdf?sequence=1