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Paul, a stranger in Africa? by Punt, Jeremy

“…Scholars in the past have signalled the almost complete absence of Paul – as a cypher for the Pauline letters and tradition(s) – in Africa. The apparent lack…”
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Religion, sex and politics : scripting connections in Romans 1:18–32 and Wisdom 14:12–14 by Punt, Jeremy

“…Ancient people envisaged a strong link between what was deemed transgressive religious activities and objectionable sexual practices. Moreover, sexual…”
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A cultural turn in New Testament studies? by Punt, Jeremy

“…This article considers intersections between cultural studies and New Testament studies. It ponders and focuses on possible approaches to the bearing of the…”
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Mr Paul: Masculinity and Paul’s self-presentation (1 Cor 11–13) by Punt, Jeremy

“…Notwithstanding all the corporeal and gendered language in the Pauline letters, the apostle’s bodiliness and masculinity so far has received little attention…”
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Believers or loyalists? Identity and social responsibility of Jesus communities in the Empire by Punt, Jeremy

“…The narrowed down translation of πίστις to [belief] skews the interpretation of the Pauline letters, where this word-group primarily denotes loyalty and…”
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The accusation of 'world disturbers' (Acts 17:6) in socio-political context by Punt, Jeremy

“…Acts 17:1 9 presents a narrative of the consequences of Paul s engagements in Thessalonica s synagogue. Following Paul and Silas reported successful 3-week…”
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Teaching Mark through a postcolonial optic by Punt, Jeremy

“…This contribution explores the potential value of a postcolonial approach for teaching Mark’s gospel. Investigating a number of texts from the gospel, it asks…”
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(Con)figuring gender in Bible translation: Cultural, translational and gender critical intersections by Punt, Jeremy

“…The gendered intersection of cultural studies and Bible translation is under acknowledged. Accounting for gender criticism in translation work requires,…”
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Empire and New Testament texts: Theorising the imperial, in subversion and attraction by Punt, Jeremy

“…Considering the overt or sublime connections biblical scholars increasingly indicate between biblical texts and empires, this contribution engages the need for…”
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Negotiating creation in imperial times (Rm 8:18−30) by Punt, Jeremy

“…Appreciation for the literary qualities and structural function of Romans 8:18−30 abounds. Recently, some attention has also been given to ostensible…”
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Paulus en mag: Raamwerke en aansprake by Punt, Jeremy

“…Paul and power: Framing claims. Evidently an important theme in the Pauline letters, discussions of the nature, scope and function of power have given rise to…”
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1 Corinthians 7:17 24. Identity and human dignity amidst power and liminality by Punt, Jeremy

“…Paul s concern with identity, and in particular the identity of the believer in relation to Jesus Christ, is an important concern in his writings. In the midst…”
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Hermeneutics in identity formation: Paul’s use of Genesis in Galatians 4 by Punt, Jeremy

“…Paul’s hermeneutics, in dealing with the scriptures and traditions of Israel and his concern for a specific identity for the communities he interacted with,…”
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Empire as material setting and heuristic grid for New Testament interpretation: Comments on the value of postcolonial criticism by Punt, Jeremy

“…Using postcolonial analysis to account for the Roman Empire’s pervasive presence in and influence on early Jesus-follower communities (early Christians), as…”
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Geweld in die Nuwe Testament en die Romeinse Ryk: Ambivalensie, andersheid, agentskap by Jeremy Punt

“…Violence in the New Testament and the Roman Empire: Ambivalence, othering, agency The various ways in and degrees to which the New Testament is associated with…”
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Romans 1:18-32 amidst the gay-debate: Interpretative options by Jeremy Punt

“…The prominence of Romans 1:18-32 in the gay-debate is the subject of various and wide-ranging opinions as far as the most adequate interpretation of this…”
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Using the Bible in post-apartheid South Africa: Its influence and impact amidst the gay debate by Jeremy Punt

“…The Bible has generated a significant reception history in the first decade of democratic, post-apartheid South Africa. Its reception history testifies to how…”
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Paul’s Pro-Sex Anti-Desire Stance by Punt, Jeremy

“…In the New Testament, Paul’s letters are characterised by an uneasiness with desire far more than with sex. Traditionally, this distinction is not made, and…”
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PAUL’S PRO-SEX ANTI-DESIRE STANCE by Punt, Jeremy

“…In the New Testament, Paul’s letters are characterised by an uneasiness with desire far more than with sex. Traditionally, this distinction is not made, and…”
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(Post-)Perspectivally, Paul? by Punt, Jeremy

“…“Perspectives” such as the “New Perspective” or the “Radical New Perspective” on Paul, to name two prominent versions, have come to characterise much of…”
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