ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

DANTE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Due to little activity for a week Paul was ready to
A
pack up and leave.
B
hire the helicopter pilot to fly more runs around the mountain.
C
send the team up to the high lake.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Paul was given a “thorn in the flesh, ” he says, to keep him from being conceited (2 Corinthians 12:7). He goes on to say in verse 9 of chapter 12 that God told him, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

Detailed explanation-2: -Third Heaven referred by Paul in in 2 Cor 12; 4 is considered as abode of the God and Angels or the Heaven of Heavens. Most Theologians believe, that Paul was referring to himself here and it was his own experience, but he was being modest about it and was trying to avoid direct boasting.

Detailed explanation-3: -Historical Background: During Paul’s third missionary journey, he spent about three years in Ephesus. This city was the site of a famous temple for the fertility goddess Diana.

Detailed explanation-4: -Paul’s narrative in Galatians states that 14 years after his conversion he went again to Jerusalem. It is not known what happened during this time, but both Acts and Galatians provide some details. Though a view is held that Paul spent 14 years studying the scriptures and growing in the faith.

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