Second Corinthians

by Collins, Raymond F.

• ISBN13: 9780801031861
• ISBN10: 0801031869
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-06-15
• Publisher: Baker Academic

Summary

In this addition to the well-received Paideia series, a respected senior New Testament scholar examines cultural context and theological meaning in Second Corinthians. Paideia commentaries explore how New Testament texts form Christian readers by attending to the ancient narrative and rhetorical strategies the text employs showing how the text shapes theological convictions and moral habits commenting on the final, canonical form of each New Testament book focusing on the cultural, literary, and theological settings of the text making judicious use of maps, photos, and sidebars in a reader-friendly format Students, pastors, and other readers will appreciate the historical, literary, and theological insight offered in this practical commentary.

Table of Contents

Introduction

2 Corinthians 1:1-2--The Letter Opening

2 Corinthians 1:3-2:13

Ministerial Crises

2 Corinthians 1:3-11--A Prayer of Praise and the Asian Experience

2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4--Paul's Defense of His Integrity

2 Corinthians 2:5-11--A Disciplinary Matter

2 Corinthians 2:12-13--Frustration in Troas

2 Corinthians 2:14-7:4

Paul Explains and Defends His Apostolic Ministry

2 Corinthians 2:14-3:6--Anxiety and Confidence

2 Corinthians 3:7-4:6--A Glorious Ministry

2 Corinthians 4:7-5:10--The Present and the Future

2 Corinthians 5:11-6:10--A Ministry of Reconciliation

2 Corinthians 6:11-7:4--A Plea for Personal Reconciliation

2 Corinthians 7:5-16

The Arrival and Report of Titus

2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15

Service to God's Holy People

2 Corinthians 8:1-24--The Collection

2 Corinthians 9:1-15--A Further Appeal

2 Corinthians 10:1-13:10

An Aggressive Taskmaster

2 Corinthians 10:1-18--Paul's Missionary Task

2 Corinthians 11:1-15--On the Attack

2 Corinthians 11:1-12:13--Boasting Like a Fool

2 Corinthians 12:14-13:10--Paul's Third Visit to Corinth

2 Corinthians 13:11-13--The Letter Closing

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