A simple surface reading of the book of 1 Corinthians makes it manifestly clear that the church of Corinth was a far cry from a model first-century church. However, there is one subject matter that was intensely problematic and for which the city was notoriously known. There is no question that sexual sin was a problem in Corinth during the Greek era.
However, there is scholarly debate regarding the temple of Aphrodite in the first century, the presence or absence of temple prostitutes, and whether the reputation of Greek Corinth should be applied to the Roman era as well. To answer the above concerns, one must begin by studying the history and background of the city of Corinth.
This article will examine the founding, development, and destruction of Corinth during the Greek era. It will then examine the Roman. Weaver Bible Institute Director, Bible Teacher Word of Life Hungary Bible Institute Introduction A simple surface reading of the book of 1 Corinthians makes it manifestly clear that the church of Corinth was a far cry from a model first-century church.
Extant writings, archaeological sites, and archaeological artifacts will be the primary evidence used to establish the hist You must have a subscription and be logged in to read the entire article. Click here to subscribe. Theme by Devsaran.
