Social-scientific criticism: Perspective, process and payoff. Evil eye accusation at Galatia as illustration of the method
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1 janvier 2011
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John H. Elliott, « Social-scientific criticism: Perspective, process and payoff. Evil eye accusation at Galatia as illustration of the method », HTS Theological Studies, ID : 10670/1.xm000u
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This article explores a presentation of the method, emergence and contribution of social-scientific criticism (SSC) as an inter-disciplinary operation of New Testament exegesis. A description of ancient evil eye belief and practice and its appearance in Paul's letter to the Galatians illustrates how the method contributes to a more accurate translation of the biblical text, a clarification of its logic and a fuller understanding of the social dynamics involving Paul and his opponents.