The Second Epistle to the Corinthians

This excellent commentary on 2 Corinthians by Paul Barnett illumines the historical background of the church at Corinth and clarifies the meaning of Paul's passionate letter both for those first-century Christians and for the church today. Assuming the unity of the letter, for which extensive argument is offered, Barnett takes the view that Paul is, in particular, addressing the issue of triumphalism in Corinth. This triumphalism is expressed by the newly arrived missioners who portray Paul as "inferior" to themselves; it is also endemic among the Corinthians. According to Barnett, the recurring theme of the letter is "power-in-weakness", based on the motif of the Resurrection of the Crucified, which lies at the heart of the gospel of Christ. Also fundamental to the letter is the theme of fulfillment of the "promises of God" by Christ and the Spirit under the New Covenant. Written for scholars, pastors, and lay readers alike, this new commentary on 2 Corinthians will be a lasting reference work for those interested in this important section of Scripture.

Info autore

Paul Barnett is a New Testament scholar and Australian Anglican bishop. He has been named a member of the Order of Australia by the Governor of New South Wales on behalf of the late Queen for services to the Anglican Church of Australia. An expert in historical Jesus studies, Barnett is also the author of Is the New Testament History? and the New International Commentary on the New Testament volume on 2 Corinthians.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Paul Barnett
• Editore: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 17.04.1997
• EAN: 9780802823007
• ISBN: 978-0-8028-2300-7
• Pagine: 692
• Dimensioni: 165 mm x 242 mm x 43 mm
• Peso: 1116 g
• Serie: New International Commentary o; The New International Commentary on the New Testament; New International Commentary o
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Religione: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia > Cristianesimo