Reflections on the exegesis and theology of 2-Corinthians-IV,1-6 (Exploring the tradition, theology and rhetoric of the so-called "Glory Christology"within Pauline epistolary writings)

The antagonism of two powers set against each other and ideas of predestina tion characterize 2 Corinthians 4,4, in a way similar to what we find in 1Q S iii-iv is assigned to the "Prince of Light". Christ's title, "Eikon tou T heou" is meant to characterize the glorified Christ's unique relation to Go d and to stress that henceforth Christ's rightful place is at the throne of God; "Eikon tou Theou" further shows that Christ from now on acts as repre sentative of the kingdom of god, against the satanic counter-power. 2 Corin thians 4,6, gives reason for this christology by explaining the Damascus-vi sion of Paul as a vision of the exalted Christ raised to the throne of god, bearer of the divine glory.