Encountering the New Testament, 4th Edition
A Historical and Theological Survey
series: Encountering Biblical Studies
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Chapter
19. Corinthians and Galatians
Discussion Questions
- What modern-day city can be compared with Corinth?
- What archaeological evidence is available to link Paul with Corinth?
- Did the Corinthians adopt a theologia gloriae or a theologia crucis? Give illustrations from 1–2 Corinthians to support your position.
- Do you see any parallels between the Old Testament law and the law addressed in Galatians?
- How do Paul’s ethics speak to the contemporary church?
Assignment Ideas / Class Activities
- To demonstrate the distance Paul covered, use a map and point out the city of Corinth and the other cities to which he traveled.