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Behaving as a Christ-Believer: A Cognitive Perspective on Identity and Behavior Norms in Ephesians

by Roitto Rikard Roitto

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Enskilda Hogskolan Stockholm
  • 14.9 x 21.1 x 2 cm

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This study contributes to the understanding of how first century Christ-believers, particularly those who shared the imagination of Ephesians, experienced the relation between their social identity as Christ-believers and behavior norms. In order to understand this, a number of theories from the cognitive sciences are used in combination with historical-critical methods. After a theoretical survey of relevant cognitive theories and discussions about the epistemological problems of using cognitive theories on historical texts, the theories are used to understand (a) how Ephesians imagines the relation between identity and behavior norms and (b) the potential group dynamic effects of this imagination. The result is a demonstration of how Ephesians is able to create a coherent narrative, beginning with God's agency and ending with behavior (norms), and facilitating psychological and group dynamic effects such as intergroup distinction, self-esteem, cognitive certainty and consensus among group members, intragroup cooperation, moral judgment and inclusion/marginalization, motivation to remain committed and, last but not least, a sense of capacity and obligation to act morally.

  • Author

    Roitto Rikard Roitto

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Enskilda Hogskolan Stockholm

  • Published

    December 2021

  • Weight

    441g

  • Dimensions

    14.9 x 21.1 x 2 cm

  • ISBN

    9789188906175

  • ISBN-10

    9188906175

  • Eden Code

    5650040

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