Taylor M. Weaver
Scandal of Community: Pauline Factions and the Circulation of Grace
Scandal of Community: Pauline Factions and the Circulation of Grace
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Taylor M. Weaver offers a fresh interpretation of Pauline community, drawing on Robert Esposito's idea that religion is a social practice.
Format: Hardback
Length: 266 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2021
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Taylor M. Weaver offers a fresh interpretation of Pauline community through the lens of Italian philosopher Robert Esposito.
Esposito contends that the concept of community is not merely a social construct, but rather a spiritual reality that transcends the boundaries of individual identity. He argues that the early Christian community was not merely a group of individuals who shared a common belief system, but rather a living organism that was infused with the Holy Spirit.
According to Weaver, the Pauline community was characterized by a deep sense of interconnectedness and unity, as well as a commitment to social justice and equality. The early Christians were not only concerned with their own spiritual well-being, but also with the needs of their fellow human beings, and they worked to create a society that was based on love, compassion, and respect for all people.
Weaver also argues that the Pauline community was not immune to the challenges and struggles that were common to all human societies. However, the early Christians responded to these challenges with a spirit of resilience and perseverance, and they sought to find ways to promote peace and harmony in the world.
In conclusion, Taylor M. Weaver's interpretation of Pauline community offers a valuable insight into the nature of community and the role that it plays in promoting social justice and equality. Esposito's notion of community as a spiritual reality that transcends the boundaries of individual identity provides a framework for understanding the early Christian community as a living organism that was infused with the Holy Spirit. Weaver's analysis of the Pauline community's sense of interconnectedness, unity, and commitment to social justice and equality highlights the importance of community in creating a more just and compassionate world.
Weight: 581g
Dimension: 227 x 164 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781978711822
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