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The Strength of Paul’s Weakness - Part 1
In this passage Paul combines two aspects of his life, his mystical experience and his visible physical impairment. In a culture so focused on ideal exemplars of the human body as was Greco-Roman culture, Paul's appearance no doubt caused consternation. How could someone so physically unappealing be a "favorite of the gods?" Listen in. (II Corinthians 11:31-12:9)
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By Fr. Gabriel Rochelle and Ancient Faith RadioIn this passage Paul combines two aspects of his life, his mystical experience and his visible physical impairment. In a culture so focused on ideal exemplars of the human body as was Greco-Roman culture, Paul's appearance no doubt caused consternation. How could someone so physically unappealing be a "favorite of the gods?" Listen in. (II Corinthians 11:31-12:9)