Portrait d'une Église crucifiée : la construction de l'identité ecclésiale et le langage paulinien de la Croix en 1Co 1-4 et Ga

This research project aims to outline and define the function and significance of the Pauline language of the Cross as well as to delineate that, for Paul, Christ's abject death on the cross not only reveals something of Christ himself, but also unveils and enlightens aspects of the Church and its identity. Limiting the study's scope to the first letter to the Corinthians (and more precisely 1 Co 1-4) and to the Epistle to the Galatians (where the use of the terminology is particularly rich and dense), the thesis will demonstrate that the language of the cross is utilized to define the contour of Christian identity and solidly establish it in time. Paul addresses himself to the local churches during a time of crisis in the rapidly growing Ecclesial community. He senses that these churches struggle to reach to or remain in the fullness of the spirit and consequently has recourse to the terminology of the crucifixion as an aid. In response to his appeal, he awaits that his correspondents will be guided by the spirit of God, and not by that of the world when confronted with God's paradoxical paths.(THEO - Théologie) -- UCL, 201