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ReligionsThis essay considers what conclusions may be drawn concerning the socio-economic situation of the Philippian community from Paul’s response to the Philippians’ gift in Phil 4:10–20. It contributes to the recent discussions of the socio-economic situation
Heiko Wojtkowiak
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All as σκύβαλα beside the μέγιστον τῶν ἀγαθῶν: Philippians 3:7–11 in Dialogue with Epictetus
ReligionsIn Philippians 3:8, Paul holds all things to be loss (ζημία) and even dung (σκύβαλον) in comparison with Christ. Similarly, beside a precise conception of the good (ἀγαθὸν), Epictetus considers earthly achievements and physical benefits as “indifferents”
Laurie A. Wilson
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A hybrid Christian identity in Philippians 1:15–18
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2021 There have been various studies on the passage of Philippians 1:15–18 but there have been few studies on a hybrid aspect of Christian identity implicated in the passage. The aim of the study was to reveal a hybrid aspect of the passage.
Woo Min Lee
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Jews, Gentiles, and “in Christ” Identity: A Post-Supersessionist Reading of Philippians
Religions, 2023 Interpretations of Philippians have commonly suggested that the letter seeks to demonstrate the worthlessness of Paul’s own (former) Jewish identity, and thus that the Philippians should not be led astray by those who would persuade them to adopt the ...
Christopher Zoccali
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The concept of Κένωσις in Philippians 2:6–7 and its contextual application in Africa
Verbum et Ecclesia, 2020 The interpretation of the concept of κένωσις in Philippians 2:6–7 has been widely approached using the historical critical method, which is mostly western oriented, but a contextual approach of κένωσις in Philippians 2:6–7 from the perspective of African
John A. Ottuh
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Imago Dei identity as embodied in the incarnation: Kenosis as a catalyst towards identity formation
Verbum et Ecclesia, 2020 This article is a study of Philippians 2, verses 5 through 11, and reflects on Paul’s presentation of Christ in his incarnation as the identity which fully embodies the imago Dei.
Walter P. Maqoma
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Die eenheid van die Filippensebrief: Oorwegings vanuit die gedagtestruktuur van die brief
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2004 The unity of the Philippian letter: Considerations from the thought structure of the letter During the last two decades a new interest has emerged in the structure of the letter to the Philippians, leading to a variety of text oriented studies, which ...
G.J.C. Jordaan
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Philippians 4:1-9 from a rhetorical perspective
Verbum et Ecclesia, 2007 The aim of this article is to analyse Philippians 4:1-9 from a rhetorical perspective that differs from the typical approach of researchers, who tend to force ancient rhetorical categories on the letter .
AH Snyman
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Manna Rafflesia, 2021 The main problem in this research is the example of spiritual leaders when shepherding the congregation. Some of the factors that make the pastor not an example are repentance, character, and minimal human resources.
Fransiscus Xaferius Wanggai +2 more
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On the interpretation of ἁρπαγμὸς in Phil 2. 6b [PDF]
Вестник Православного Свято-Тихоновского гуманитарного университета: Сериа III. ФилологияThe article addresses the long-standing and controversial issue of the interpretation of the phrase oὐχ ἁρπαγμὸν ἡγήσατο in Phil.2:6b. The second line of the hymn of Phil.2.6-11 is rather important for understanding early Christology.
Мария Карякина
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