The First Epistle to the Corinthians : a commentary on the Greek text /
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Grand Rapids, Mich. :
W.B. Eerdmans,
2000.
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| Series: | New international Greek Testament commentary (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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Table of Contents:
- Roman Corinth in the time of Paul : geography, archaeology, socioeconomic status, prosperity, and culture of pragmatic pluralism
- The Christian community in Corinth : beginnings, nature, and relations with Paul
- The occasion of the Epistle : dates, reports, letters, and integrity
- Argument and rhetoric : does Paul the letter writer, theologian, and pastor use rhetorical forms and structures?
- Address, greeting, and thanksgiving (1:1-9)
- Causes and cures of splits within the community; loyalty groupings or status groupings in conflict with the nature of the cross, the Spirit, and the ministry (1:10-4:21)
- Moral issues which demand a clear-cut verdict (5:1-6:20)
- Response to inquiries about marriage and related issues and about associations with idols (7:1-11:1)
- Freedom, status, reciprocity, and respect for the other in the ordering of public worship and in attitudes toward "spiritual gifts" (11:2-14:40)
- The resurrection of the dead (15:1-58)
- Further matters of concern (16:1-24).