The First Epistle to the Corinthians : a commentary on the Greek text /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Thiselton, Anthony C.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Grand Rapids, Mich. : W.B. Eerdmans, 2000.
Series:New international Greek Testament commentary (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
Subjects:
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).