Philippians /
Mois�es Silva.
- 2nd ed.
- Grand Rapids, MI : Baker Academic, 2005.
- xix, 248 pages : map ; 24 cm.
- Baker exegetical commentary on the New Testament .
- Baker exegetical commentary on the New Testament. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 214-228) and indexes.
Opening (1:1-11) -- Paul's missionary report (1:12-26). Paul's circumstances (1:12-17) ; Paul's attitude (1:18-26) -- A call to sanctification (1:27-2:30). Christian citizenship (1:27-2:4) ; Christian humility (2:5-11) ; Christian obedience (2:12-18) ; Resumption of Paul's missionary report (2:19-30) -- Doctrinal polemics (3:1-4:1). Judaizers as the context for theology (3:1-6) ; The essence of Pauline theology (3:7-11) ; Practical theology (3:12-4:1) -- Final concerns (4:2-23). Exhortations (4:2-9) ; A word of thanks (4:10-20) ; Closing (4:21-23).
"This commentary by Moises Silva provides a substantive yet accessible discussion of Philippians to help students, teachers, and pastors understand and explain this letter. The second edition has been updated to interact with recent scholarship on Philippians."--BOOK JACKET.