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A Spiritual Economy: Gift Exchange in the Letters of Paul of Tarsus (Synkrisis)

Thomas R. Blanton

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Description:Thomas Blanton sheds light on the philosophy surrounding gift giving in Paul's letters and on modern theories of gift exchange through the lens of religion. The exchange of gifts is a fundamental part of society and a foundational element in Greco-Roman religions. Combining theories of gift exchange, both modern and Greco-Roman, Thomas Blanton reveals how religious discourse-in the guise of "spiritual gifts" believed to come from Israel's god-is instrumental in the formation of sociopolitical hierarchies and the assignment of honor and prestige. Blanton uses an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates religion, classics, sociology, and anthropology to investigate the economy of gift exchange shown in Paul's letters.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A Spiritual Economy: Gift Exchange in the Letters of Paul of Tarsus (Synkrisis). To get started finding A Spiritual Economy: Gift Exchange in the Letters of Paul of Tarsus (Synkrisis), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Thomas Blanton sheds light on the philosophy surrounding gift giving in Paul's letters and on modern theories of gift exchange through the lens of religion. The exchange of gifts is a fundamental part of society and a foundational element in Greco-Roman religions. Combining theories of gift exchange, both modern and Greco-Roman, Thomas Blanton reveals how religious discourse-in the guise of "spiritual gifts" believed to come from Israel's god-is instrumental in the formation of sociopolitical hierarchies and the assignment of honor and prestige. Blanton uses an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates religion, classics, sociology, and anthropology to investigate the economy of gift exchange shown in Paul's letters.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A Spiritual Economy: Gift Exchange in the Letters of Paul of Tarsus (Synkrisis). To get started finding A Spiritual Economy: Gift Exchange in the Letters of Paul of Tarsus (Synkrisis), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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