1-2 Corinthians by Craig S Keener

1-2 Corinthians by Craig S Keener

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Summary

Drawing from a range of ancient sources, Keener explains the problems Paul addressed and how his arguments would have communicated to a first-century audience. At strategic points he also explores how Paul's interaction with the Corinthian Christians provides relevant pastoral models today.

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1-2 Corinthians by Craig S Keener

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.
'I enjoyed reading Keener's commentary and highly recommend itIt 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
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.
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ISBN 13 9780521542432
ISBN 10 052154243X
Title 1-2 Corinthians
Author Craig S Keener
Series New Cambridge Bible Commentary
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 2005-06-13
Number of pages 312
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.