Lisa Bowens delves deep into 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 and explores its different interpretations. What can we make of Paul’s ascent to the third heaven? What is Paul’s “thorn in the flesh?” Giving context in both breadth and depth, Bowens elaborates on how this passage is a commentary by Paul to the Corinthian congregation about the larger cosmic conflict taking place in their midst.
In this episode, Lisa Bowens delves deep into 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 and explores its different interpretations. What can we make of Paul’s ascent to the third heaven? What is Paul’s “thorn in the flesh?” Giving context in both breadth and depth, Bowens elaborates on how this passage is a commentary by Paul to the Corinthian congregation about the larger cosmic conflict taking place in their midst.
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