Believers or loyalists? Identity and social responsibility of Jesus communities in the Empire

The narrowed down translation of πίστις to [belief] skews the interpretation of the Pauline letters, where this word-group primarily denotes loyalty and fidelity, including notions of trust, confidence and conviction. These notions, if in different ways, framed the Jesus communities’ relationship to...

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Published in:	In die skriflig : tydskrif van die Gereformeerde Teologiese Vereniging Vol. 51; no. 3; pp. 1 - 8
Main Author:	Punt, Jeremy
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	AOSIS 01-01-2017 African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS Reformed Theological Society
Subjects:	Biblical literature citizenship Empire Faithfulness Pauline letters politics Religion social responsibility politics social responsibility Faithfulness Pauline letters Empire citizenship
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Summary:	The narrowed down translation of πίστις to [belief] skews the interpretation of the Pauline letters, where this word-group primarily denotes loyalty and fidelity, including notions of trust, confidence and conviction. These notions, if in different ways, framed the Jesus communities’ relationship to God as well as to the imperial context in significant ways. In the end, rather than faithful discipleship and responsible citizenship, the Pauline letters promoted faithful citizenship.
ISSN:	1018-6441 2305-0853 2305-0853
DOI:	10.4102/ids.v51i3.2050