Historical Context of Behaviour of Men and Women During Public Worship and Prayer According to St. Paul’s Doctrine (1 Cor. 11, 2–6)

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  • Panferov Konstantin, priest Moscow Theological Academy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31802/BSCH.2022.2.1.003

Keywords:

First Corinthians, Corinth, head covering, veil, status of women

Abstract

Basing on archaeological evidences and analysis of literature, peculiarities connected with women status in Ancient Rome, Ancient Greek and Judaea, are determined. Traditions of head covering by men and women in the mentioned cultures are also clarified. Short characteristic of Corinth at I A. C. done and specific character of founded by St. Paul Corinthian Church is considered. The performed historical context analysis can be used as a base for further exegesis of 1 Cor. 11, 2–16.

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Author Biography

Panferov Konstantin, priest, Moscow Theological Academy

MA student of Moscow Theological Academy.

Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra, Sergiev Posad 141300, Russia

hypercubist@gmail.com

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Published

2022-06-15

How to Cite

Panferov С. К. (2022). Historical Context of Behaviour of Men and Women During Public Worship and Prayer According to St. Paul’s Doctrine (1 Cor. 11, 2–6). Biblical Scholia, (1 (2), 51–62. https://doi.org/10.31802/BSCH.2022.2.1.003

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