The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians

The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians PDF

Author: Randolph Vincent Greenwood Tasker

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Published: 1983

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780851118574

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In this lucid exposition of 2 Corinthians, the letter which gives us the most personal portrait of the apostle Paul to be found anywhere, Professor Tasker reveals his ability to combine scholarly treatment with simplicity of presentation. Here the heart of the great Apostle is disclosed and the reader is made to see the relevance of the Apostle's instructions for the church in our time. The arrangement of the material assists the reader in grasping the Epistle as a whole, and the commentary on individual verses leads him into an intelligent understanding of the truth Paul sets forth. - Back cover.

The Second Epistle to the Corinthians

The Second Epistle to the Corinthians PDF

Author: Paul Barnett

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 1997-04-17

Total Pages: 702

ISBN-13: 9780802823007

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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.

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