Cuerpo y resurrección en 1 Corintios 15

Abstract

This study examines the connec­tion between “body” and “resurrection” in 1 Corinthians 15, focusing on two aspects. The first aspect involves a methodological investigation into the underlying foundations of Paul’s argumentation. The second aspect, more in line with the content, highlights the identification of “death” and “body” as the primary points of conflict within the Corin­thian error. In terms of methodology, it is im­portant to note that throughout chapter 15, St. Paul utilizes various types of arguments: kerygmatic, philosophical and scriptural-es­chatological. Regarding the theme of death, Paul emphasizes it deeply, particularly in passages such as 15:1-11 and 15:29-34. This emphasis is justified as there can be no res­urrection without first experiencing death. This understanding suggests that there exists both continuity and discontinuity between the dead and resurrected body. There is dis­continuity because resurrection is a divine intervention that man cannot achieve on his own. However, there is also continuity because without unity between one and the other state, there would be no true “change” properly speaking, but the destruction of one thing and the creation of another.