1 Corinthians:Introduction : 1 Corinthians:Introduction New Testament
Moreau Catholic High School
Mr. Evans
Overview : Overview Relationship with Corinth
Corinth
Christian Community
Relationship with Corinth : Relationship with Corinth Contact lasted nearly a decade
More correspondence with Corinth than any other city
Possibly 7 letters
The City of Corinth : The City of Corinth Mainland Greece (Achaia)
Connected to the Peloponnesus peninsula by a narrow isthmus
Aegean sea to the east, Ionian to the west
Location : Location Astride two important ports
Land route from North-south
History: Corinth : History: Corinth “The city of light” Cicero
Four thousand years old at this time
According to Greek poet Crinagoras:
Scoundrels
Population : Population Greek
Roman Colony
Poor immigrants from Italy
Freed slaves:
Greeks
Syrians
Jews
Egyptians
City’s Reputation (Slander) : City’s Reputation (Slander) Sexual license
City’s name employed in the words
Whore mongering
Prostitution
Fornication
Aphrodite (Venus) : Aphrodite (Venus) Reputation: 2000 priestesses
In actuality, only two small temples
The Christian Community at Corinth : The Christian Community at Corinth Disturbed
Many Problems
Possibly the reason for so much correspondence
The Community Population : The Community Population Multiethnic
Crosscultural
Issues at Corinth : Issues at Corinth Rival “theologians”
Factions
Problematic sexual practices
Marital obligations
Liturgy
Church Roles
Examine in Groups : Examine in Groups