Theology

Stefan Alkier

Wunder und Wirklichkeit in den Briefen des Apostels Paulus

Ein Beitrag zu einem Wunderverständnis jenseits von Entmythologisierung

[Miracles and Reality in Paul's Epistles. A Contribution to the Understanding of Miracles Transcending Demythologization and Rehistorization. By Stefan Alkier.]

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In a new methodical approach, Stefan Alkier focuses on the relationship between miracles and reality. He begins by developing a semiotic text concept and then rewords the question of miracles: What do concepts of reality look like in those worlds in which reports of miracles are allowed to unfold their credibility? What function do the reports of miracles have for the creation of these worlds? Using these questions as a backdrop, Stefan Alkier examines the Pauline Epistles. In doing so, he attains a new understanding of miracles which leads the reader away from the dilemma of the oppositional 'fact versus fiction' or 'rehistorization versus demythologization'.
In a new methodical approach, Stefan Alkier focuses on the relationship between miracles and reality. He begins by developing a semiotic text concept and then rewords the question of miracles: What do concepts of reality look like in those worlds in which reports of miracles are allowed to unfold their credibility? What function do the reports of miracles have for the creation of these worlds? Using these questions as a backdrop, Stefan Alkier examines the Pauline Epistles. In doing so, he attains a new understanding of miracles which leads the reader away from the dilemma of the oppositional 'fact versus fiction' or 'rehistorization versus demythologization'.
Authors/Editors

Stefan Alkier ist Professor für Neues Testament und Geschichte der Alten Kirche am Fachbereich Ev. Theologie der Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main.

Reviews

The following reviews are known:

In: Dansk Teologisk Tidsskrift — Jg.65 (2002), H.3, S. 228f (Anders Kl. Petersen)
In: Concilium — 2001, Nr.3 (?)
In: Bibel und Kirche — Jg.61 (2006), H.2, S.112f (Bernd Feininger)
In: Zeitschr.f.Semiotik — Bd.24 (2002), H.1, S. 116ff (Dr.Martin Vetter)
In: Reformierte Presse — 2003, Nr.13, S. 13 (Matthias Zeindler)
In: Theologie der Gegenwart — Jg.46 (2003), H.1, S. 67ff (Dr.Heinz Giesen)
In: New Testament Abstracts — Jg.45 (2001) No.2, S. 397
In: Religious Studies Review — Vol.28 (2002), H.4, S. 377 (James W. Thompson)
In: Theologische Literaturzeitung — Jg.128 (2003), H.3, Sp.283ff (Udo Schnelle)
In: Tijdschrift voor Theologie — Jg.42 (2002), H.1, S. 91 (P.Chatelion Counet)