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The Politics of the Messianic Body—1 Corinthians 12:12-31a (Ray Pickett)

Paul’s vision of a social body formed around a crucified Messiah turns on their head many of the prevailing dominance models of society of his own day. The concern for members of society otherwise marginalized and devalued produced by such a political vision is one with considerable relevance to our own day.