What is it about?
This article surveys, evaluates, and updates the argument that some sort of 'over-realised eschatology' lies behind the varied problems evident in 1 Corinthians. It looks at the key texts as well as the views of influential interpreters.
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Why is it important?
The 'over-realised eschatology' hypothesis has had a number of vocal critics, but has remained strongly represented in scholarship. Although some are claiming that there is a new consensus, this is simply not the case. It is timely to review and update the case for this view of the letter's situation.
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This article arose from a presentation I gave on the same topic at SBL 2015, at the kind invitation of Linda Belleville. It was discussed by a panel including Belleville, Craig Keener, Craig Blomberg, BJ Oropeza, Ben Witherington, and Roy Ciampa. I have tried to take their discussion into account in this version.
Dr Matthew R. Malcolm
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This page is a summary of: Premature Triumphalism in Corinth, The Expository Times, July 2016, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0014524616648593.
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