Review

"Carter has produced a valuable and largely convincing application of Douglas' grid/group theory to Paul's key letters. His recognition that cosmology is often a product of social dynamics is a fruitful one, and points to promising new directions in Pauline studies." J.R.C. Cousland, University of British Columbia

Book Description

Paul and the Power of Sin seeks to ground Paul's language of sin in the socio-cultural context of his original letters. T. L. Carter draws on the work of social anthropologist Mary Douglas to conduct a cross-cultural analysis of the symbolism of the power of sin in the letters, examining thoroughly Douglas' 'Grid and Group' m odel and defending its use as a heuristic tool for New Testament scholars. He also offers a fresh insight into key passages from 1 Corinthians, Galatians and Romans.