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What light does the New Testament shed on the practice of celibacy for the sake of the kingdom? In his newest work, renowned Scripture scholar Raymond F. Collins turns his attention to the question, which, of course, has important implications for the church in our own day. Though the answer is not a simple one, and it does not necessarily translate automatically into clear contemporary ecclesial policy, it still serves as an important foundation for discussion.
Collins gives careful consideration of the methodology to be used in approaching the question and to important aspects of the sociocultural context of first-century Palestine, within which the New Testament took form. He then explores what Jesus said to the disciples, several disciples' own statuses as married men, and Paul's teaching and personal example on marriage.
Raymond Collins has served the church through his thoughtful and scholarly exegetical work for decades. This latest work of his will long be counted among his best.
Contents
Contents
Preface ix
List of Abbreviations xiii
1. A Methodological Introduction 1
2. The Time of Jesus 31
3. Jesus and the Disciples 70
4. The Apostle Paul 111
5. The Apostle's Advice 139
6. Early Church Legislation 162
7. Married Only Once 184
Conclusion 215
Bibliography 227
Index of Scripture References 245
Index of Classical, Jewish, and Patristic Sources 255
Index of Modern Authors 264
Index of Topics 269
