Constructing the Self

Thinking with Paul and Michel Foucault
1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-3-16-151699-3
Verlag: Mohr Siebeck

Buch, Englisch, Band 324, 288 Seiten, Format (B × H): 232 mm x 157 mm, Gewicht: 478 g

Reihe: Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament 2. Reihe

Using some of the works of Michel Foucault (1926-1984) as a conversation partner, Valérie Nicolet-Anderson focuses on the manner in which Paul constructs the identity of his audience in his letter to the Romans. In particular, she analyzes how the notions of autonomy and self-agency function for both authors. In this dialogue, Valérie Nicolet-Anderson examines whether Paul can still play a relevant part in contemporary discussions around the notion of identity. The approach to Paul presents a narrative reading of Romans and displays an interdisciplinary hermeneutics which brings together New Testament exegesis and post-modern philosophy. The author constructs a dynamic picture of Paul as engaged in the shaping of the ethos of his communities through various strategies. She highlights Paul's actuality, reflecting the current use of Paul by continental philosophers and invites more interdisciplinary reflection between exegesis and philosophy.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Nicolet-Anderson, Valerie

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Geschichte der Westlichen Philosophie Westliche Philosophie: 20./21. Jahrhundert
• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Bibelwissenschaften Neues Testament: Exegese, Geschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Moderne Philosophische Disziplinen Postmoderne