빌립보서 1:19의 soteria 재고찰 : 통시적 방법론 평가와 공시적 접근 제안

Abstract

What is the meaning of σωτηρ?α in Phil 1:19? To determine its meaning is not just a matter of choosing among lexico-semantic options. Rather, this process contains a possibility that the way of thinking could be different according to one’s stance on the expression that is regarded to be relevant to Job 13:16 (LXX). In this sense, the process of determining the meaning of σωτηρ?α in Phil 1:19 is connected to the area of hermeneutics. As an important step, this paper evaluates two kinds of approaches to Phil 1:19 with this concept in mind. <BR> At the outset, this paper examines the diachronic approach to Phil 1:19, especially the intertextual approach with the concept of echoes. Those who support this approach assume that since Phil 1:19 reflects Job 13:16 as an echo, the content of the OT text should be a definite clue in deciding the meaning of σωτηρ?α in Phil 1:19. Such assumption leads them to see the meaning of σωτηρ?α as future eschatological salvation or vindication from God. However, this paper demonstrates that there are several problems in using this approach as the primary way for understanding σωτηρ?α. The diachronic approach contains its methodological weakness not only in defining the so-called echoes of the OT, but also in answering several difficult questions regarding the application of consonance of the OT to the present text.<BR> This study then deals with the second approach, the synchronic approach to the text, which focuses on the present text and its context, and argues that this approach be used as the primary way in interpreting Phil 1:19. Evaluating the two kinds of understanding of σωτηρ?α, such as ‘release from prison’ and ‘future eschatological salvation or vindication’, which are suggested through synchronic approach, this study proposes another interpretation. According to the structure of Phil 1:19-20, the prepositional phrase with κατ? in Phil 1:20 plays an important role in identifying the meaning of σωτηρ?α in Phil 1:19. As an additional modification of the main reason of Paul’ joy in Phil 1:19, it reflects Paul’s eager expectation and hope in relation to his present situation. Based on the results from the analysis of structure and content of Phil 1:19-20, this study suggests that the meaning of σωτηρ?α in Phil 1:19 be understood as the status that the dignity of Jesus will be raised through the life of Paul and his bold proclamation of the gospel. This status reflects the present aspect of salvation in two-realm framework, and matches well with the previous context of Phil 1:19.