First Corinthians
in Paideia Commentaries on the New Testament
Pages
256
Publisher
Baker Academic
Published
4/1/2012
ISBN-13
9780801033902
In this addition to the well-received Paideia series, a respected New Testament scholar examines cultural context and theological meaning in First 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
Collections
This book appears in the following featured collections.
- Commentaries by Female Scholars by John Dyer
- New Testament Commentaries & Monographs by Princeton Theological Seminary
- Commentaries by Roman Catholic Scholars by John Dyer
Reviews
Nijay K. Gupta
May 21, 2019
May 21, 2019
While the Paideia series aims at a more basic level of interpretation, Perkins showcases her expertise in the Jewish and Greco-Roman world of Paul and the early Christians.
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MatthewD
April 23, 2019
April 23, 2019
I am certainly not on board with every interpretation here, but this is a very stimulating and worthwhile read. If commentaries did not differ from each other, what would be the point?! A great addition to mid-level commentaries on 1 Corinthians. It really gets you to think through the issues again, and make sure you have covered all your bases. The format of the series makes for an enjoyable and accessible read.