Paul's Letters and Themes in Corinthian and Psalms Study

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and concepts from the lecture notes on Paul's letters, particularly focusing on their themes and the broader context in which they were written.

Occasional Letters

Letters written for specific occasions addressing particular issues in the community.

Theme of Reversal

The idea that God will overturn current situations, such as raising the dead to meet Jesus.

Gentiles

Non-Jewish people who were part of the early Christian communities addressed by Paul.

Hypocrite

A person who pretends to have beliefs or virtues that they do not actually possess.

Wisdom and Power

Main theme in 1 Corinthians dealing with how Christians should navigate their faith surrounded by different beliefs.

Lord's Supper

Christian ritual commemorating the Last Supper, significant for maintaining unity among believers.

Resurrection

The act of rising from the dead, which was questioned by some Corinthians.

Escatology

The study of the end times or last things as discussed in Paul's letters.

Rhetorical Criticism

Analyzing how the structure and persuasive elements of text influence its readers.

Redaction Criticism

Evaluating how sources were edited and arranged to convey a particular message.

Reader Response Criticism

Exploring how individual experiences shape the interpretation of a text.

Psalm 27

A psalm of David expressing confidence in God as a source of light and salvation.

Source Criticism

Examining the sources utilized in the composition of biblical texts.

Thessalonians' Concern

Worries expressed by Thessalonian Christians regarding the fate of deceased believers.

Galatians' Conflict

The struggle in Galatia over whether faith alone was sufficient for salvation or if works were necessary.