Second Corinthians /
Raymond F. Collins.
- xviii, 302 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
- Paideia : commentaries on the New Testament .
- Paideia (Grand Rapids, Mich.) .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-283) and indexes.
2 Corinthians 1:3-2:13 : ministerial crises -- 2 Corinthians 2:14-7:4 : Paul explains and defends his apostolic ministry -- 2 Corinthians 7:15-16 : the arrival and report of Titus -- 2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15 : service to God's holy people -- 2 Corinthians 10:1-13:10 : an aggressive taskmaster.
"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"--Publisher description.