Belly and Body in the Pauline Epistles

by Karl Olav Sandnes

Throughout history, the human belly has been regarded as both a source of shame and pride. Modern cultures, particularly in the West, have developed means to cultivate this part of the body through corsets, exercises, and revealing fashions. Does St. Paul address a culture in which the stomach ranks high? This study aims to answer the question and the results may be surprising.

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 8, 2002