Revealing the Mysterion : : The Use of Mystery in Daniel and Second Temple Judaism with Its Bearing on First Corinthians / / Benjamin Gladd.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter DGBA Backlist Complete English Language 2000-2014 PART1
• VerfasserIn: Gladd, Benjamin,
• Place / Publishing House: Berlin ;, Boston : : De Gruyter, , [2008]; ©2008
• Year of Publication: 2008
• Language: English
• Series: Beihefte zur Zeitschrift für die neutestamentliche Wissenschaft , 160
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (352 p.)

In the last several decades, scholars largely agree that the NT term “mysterion” is a terminus technicus, originating from Daniel. “Mystery” constitutes a revelation of God’s hidden eschatological wisdom. This project traces the word in the Dead Sea Scrolls and other sectors of Judaism. Like Daniel, the term consistently retains eschatological connotations. The monograph then examines how mystery functions within 1 Corinthians and seeks to explain why the term is often employed. Throughout the letter, Paul alludes to Daniel, especially in conjunction with the notion of mystery. Of particular interest is the polemical nature of the term in 1 Cor 1-2 that may reflect its narratival use in Daniel – God’s wisdom is superior to the wisdom of the “wise” Babylonians. Paul’s overall concern of unity within the Corinthian community is central to the rhetorical effect of the epistle. The divided Corinthian community must rally around mystery of the cross – the Messiah reigning in the midst of defeat. In addition, the Apostle is a “steward of mysteries” (4:1), a claim that may reflect a conscious effort to align himself with the character Daniel. Other uses of the apocalyptic term concern eschatological revelations and tongues, charismatic exegesis, and the transformation of believers into the image of the last Adam.

Scholars largely agree that the NT term “mysterion” is a terminus technicus, originating from Daniel. This project traces the word in the Dead Sea Scrolls and other sectors of Judaism. Like Daniel, the term consistently retains eschatological connotations. The monograph then examines how mystery functions within 1 Corinthians and seeks to explain why the term is often employed. The apocalyptic term concerns the Messiah reigning in the midst of defeat, eschatological revelations and tongues, charismatic exegesis, and the transformation of believers into the image of the last Adam.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Table of Contents -- Chapter One. Introduction -- Chapter Two. The Use of Mystery in Daniel -- Chapter Three. The Use of Mystery in Second Temple Judaism -- Chapter Four. The Use of Mystery in 1 Corinthians 1-2 -- Chapter Five. The Use of Mystery in 1 Corinthians 4:1 -- Chapter Six. The Use of Mystery in 1 Corinthians 13:2 and 14:2 -- Chapter Seven. The Use of Mystery in 1 Corinthians 15:51 -- Chapter Eight. Summary and Ramifications -- Backmatter