Pauline Christianity's Third Figure Creates Societal Issues
The emergence of a 'third figure' within Pauline Christianity, specifically non-Jews who did not worship pagan gods, created societal problems. This group posed risks to the empire and the city. The text suggests that individuals were given alternatives: if Jewish, they were excused; if uncircumcised, they were excused; otherwise, they were required to worship. This created a dilemma for those who were not Jewish but also not pagan idolaters.
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“E esta terceira figura criava problemas na sociedade e provavelmente São Paulo. os deuses da cidade, os deuses do império, colocava em risco o império e a cidade.”
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