| Second Corinthians Contributor(s): Collins, Raymond F. (Author), Parsons, Mikeal C. (Editor), Talbert, Charles (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0801031869 ISBN-13: 9780801031861 Publisher: Baker Academic OUR PRICE: $33.25 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - General - Religion | Biblical Commentary - New Testament - General |
| Dewey: 227.307 |
| LCCN: 2012045437 |
| Series: Paideia: Commentaries on the New Testament |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.95 lbs) 320 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Collins, Raymond F.: - Raymond F. Collins (STD, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven) is a Roman Catholic priest of the Diocese of Providence and the author of numerous books and commentaries. His books include New Testament Christology, New Testament Theology: Exploring Unity and Diversity, and God's Saving Grace: A Pauline Theology. Prior to his retirement, Collins was professor of New Testament at Catholic University of America. He lives in Saunderstown, Rhode Island. |