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The seven-fold wisdom of love A Comparative Confucian-Christian reading of 1 Corinthians 13
Hancock, Christopher D.
Hancock, Christopher D.
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This is the third paper in a series of comparative Confucian-Christian studies by the author. The paper examines points of contrast and comparison between‘ love’(Gk:agape) in the‘ Hymn to Love’ of 1 Corinthians 13 and Jen/Ren and Aiin the Confucian classics (esp. Analects/Lunyu). Drawing on earlier studies of the‘ love’ theme in Confucius, the paper resists forced parallelisms and explores seven comparative resonances that recognize the multi-facetted conceptual and practical character of‘ love’ in classical Christianity and Confucianism. Through both traditions, a global appeal to harmony and selfless service is voiced.
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2016
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