2016
DOI: 10.1163/15685365-12341521
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Precedence at the Communal Meal in Corinth

Abstract: The explanation of 1 Cor 11:14-37, that Corinthian meal practice involved either peer benefaction (wealthy members providing the meal), or eranistic practices (members each contributing differing amounts and qualities of food), and the late arrival of the poorer members, is flawed in several respects. This paper uses data from Graeco-Roman associations to show that association meals were rarely funded by endowments or peer benefaction on a continuing basis, and there is no evidence of eranistic practices. The … Show more

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“…fr. 11, 28-29;Roller, 2006;McRae, 2011;Klinghardt, 2012;Kloppenborg, 2016). 16 Other postures are intentionally indicate lower status.…”
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“…fr. 11, 28-29;Roller, 2006;McRae, 2011;Klinghardt, 2012;Kloppenborg, 2016). 16 Other postures are intentionally indicate lower status.…”
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confidence: 99%