Religious Experience of the Pneuma
January 1, 2019 DOI: 10.1628/978-3-16-157076-6 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractClint Tibbs argues that the Christian religious experience of the Pneuma described in 1 Corinthians 12 and 14 involves communication with the spirit world. The author suggests that Paul's references to spirits in three different passages indicate that the experiences were not merely internal or metaphorical but actual interactions with spiritual entities.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Argues that Paul's references to the Pneuma and spirits in 1 Corinthians 12 and 14 suggest he was writing about communication with the spirit world. |
Abstract
Clint Tibbs explores the Christian religious experience of the Pneuma given in 1 Corinthians 12 and 14. The experiences Paul mentions in these texts, as well as the mention of spirits in three different places, suggest that Paul was actually writing about communicating with the spirit world.