“The Letter Kills, but the Spirit gives Life” (2 Cor. 3
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Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20161665 |
|---|---|
| Authors | James D G Dunn (University of DurhamUnited Kingdom, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 163-179 |
| Publication date | 2013-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Pneuma (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0272-0965 • E-ISSN: 1570-0747 |
| Publisher | Walter de Gruyter GmbH (PUBLISHER • DE) |
| DOI | 10.1163/15700747-12341310 |
| OpenAlex | W2082324503 |
| Language | EN |
The essay examines the Spirit/letter antithesis used by Paul (also in Rom. 2:27-29 and 7:6) as parallel to outward and visible/hidden and circumcision of flesh/heart antitheses. A close study of the 2 Corinthians 3 context draws out the importance of the allusions to Jeremiah 31:31-34, Ezekiel 11:19, 36:26-27, and the use of Exodus 34:29-35. The conclusion reflects on the Spirit/letter contrast today, in shaping expectations when reading Scripture, with a reminder that systems of dogma and ecclesiastical structure can reinforce the letter and lose sight of the S/spirit
Antithesis · Archaeology · Art · Flesh · Linguistics · Literature · Optics · Physics · Sight · Theology · Biblical Studies and Interpretation · Chemistry · Christian Theology and Mission · History · Pentecostalism and Christianity Studies · Philosophy
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |