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1-2 Corinthians

1-2 Corinthians

1-2 Corinthians

September 2005
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Paperback
9780521542432

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    This commentary explains 1 and 2 Corinthians passage by passage, following Paul's argument. It uses a variety of ancient sources to show how Paul's argument would have made sense to first-century readers, drawing from ancient letter-writing, speaking, and social conventions. The commentary will be of interest to pastors, teachers, and others who read Paul's letters because of its readability, firm grasp of the background and scholarship on the Corinthian correspondence, and its sensitivity to the sorts of questions asked by those wishing to apply Paul's letters today. It will also be of interest to scholars because of its exploration of ancient sources, often providing sources not previously cited in commentaries.

    • Special attention to the ancient setting that sheds light on Paul's letters
    • Sensitivity to how modern readers can use Paul's letters
    • Concise, readable, and inexpensive

    Reviews & endorsements

    'I enjoyed reading Keener's commentary and highly recommend it. It is good value for money and merits reading.' Expository Times

    '… Keener's work will prove useful to both the general reader and the busy minister looking for sermon material. The beginning student in Biblical studies could also do a lot worse than this excellent commentary.' Anvil

    'Volumes utilize recent gains in rhetorical criticism, social scientific study of the Scriptures, narrative criticism and other developing disciplines to exploit the growing edges in biblical studies'.' Religion and Technology

    '… The author's focus is on Paul's message and its value for readers today.' Church Times

    '… K. provides throughout a stimulating commentary that is abreast with current research and offers … fresh insights. It successfully employs rhetorical and social approaches of various kinds.' Religion and Theology

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    Product details

    September 2005
    Hardback
    9780521834629
    312 pages
    229 × 152 × 21 mm
    0.63kg
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • List of abbreviations
    • 1. Introduction to Corinth and 1 Corinthians
    • 2. Suggested reading for the Corinth and 1 Corinthians
    • 3. Commentary on 1 Corinthians
    • 4. Introduction to 2 Corinthians
    • 5. Suggested reading for 2 Corinthians
    • 6. Commentary on 2 Corinthians
    • Sources and Indexes.
      Author
    • Craig S. Keener

      Craig Keener is a professor of New Testament at Eastern Seminary, a division of Eastern University. His previous twelve books include three commentaries that have won Christianity Today book awards in biblical studies for their respective years: The Gospel of John: A Commentary, A Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew and The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament.