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Philippians and Philemon: (A Cultural, Exegetical, Historical, & Theological Bible Commentary on the New Testament) (Paideia: Commentaries on the New Testament) Paperback – August 16, 2016

by Bruce W. Longenecker (Author), James W. Thompson Mikeal Parsons (Series Editor),
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Two respected senior New Testament scholars examine cultural context and theological meaning in Philippians and Philemon in this addition to the well-received Paideia series. 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, and 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.
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"A first-rate commentary for contemporary students. The authors provide a guide to larger scholarship but offer their own assessments based on scrupulously careful readings of the text. The theological comments offer a model of how careful readings of these texts can and cannot be used in discussions of contemporary issues. I recommend it enthusiastically."
--Gregory E. Sterling, Yale Divinity School

"A worthy contribution to the distinguished collection of commentaries in the Paideia series. Paul's letters to the Philippians and to Philemon, so different and yet related, are thought through carefully, with the many alternate interpretations sifted and weighed and with theological implications for today thoughtfully presented."
--Carolyn Osiek, Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University

"With informed imagination and exegetical skill, Thompson and Longenecker open up two of Paul's most personal and engaging letters. With attention to Paul's scriptural, rhetorical, and cultural resources, they take us deep into Paul's faith and thought-world in ways that show the creative power of the gospel. The interweaving of Christian theological reflection with the authors' own wisdom opens the way for the essential next step in reading Scripture: contemporary appropriation. Highly recommended!"
--Stephen C. Barton, Durham University

"Paul's letters to the Philippians and Philemon combined are just five chapters in length but are incredibly rich in theological content as well as socio-historical and hermeneutical complexity. Interpreters of Paul can thus rejoice that Thompson and Longenecker have expounded these two epistles with admirable exegetical skill, theological sensitivity, and enviable clarity. Highly recommended."
--John T. Fitzgerald, University of Notre Dame

"Philippians and Philemon is a quality commentary composed by quality commentators. Thompson and Longenecker are to be congratulated for making these two beloved Pauline letters more understandable and, as a result, even more meaningful. I encourage readers of this valuable volume not just to dip into but to dive into this work."
--Todd D. Still, Truett Seminary, Baylor University

"Thompson and Longenecker transport their readers to a Roman colony in northern Greece and to the household of an ancient slaveholder, allowing us to discern what Christian converts in those environments would have heard in Paul's brief but influential letters of exhortation. Those seeking a companion to reading Paul's letters to the Philippians and Philemon will be well served by this addition to the Paideia series."
--Jeffrey Peterson, Austin Graduate School of Theology

About the Author

Bruce W. Longenecker (PhD, University of Durham) is the W. W. Melton Chair of Religion at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He previously taught at the University of St. Andrews, the University of Cambridge, and Durham University. He is the author or coauthor of numerous books, including Thinking through Paul: A Survey of His Life, Letters, and Theology; The Cross before Constantine: The Early Life of a Christian Symbol; Philippians and Philemon in the Paideia commentary series; and the bestselling The Lost Letters of Pergamum.

James W. Thompson (PhD, Vanderbilt University) is scholar in residence at the Graduate School of Theology at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. He is the editor of Restoration Quarterly and the author of numerous books, including Moral Formation according to Paul, Pastoral Ministry according to Paul, The Church according to Paul, and Hebrews in the Paideia commentary series.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 080103339X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Baker Academic (August 16, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780801033391
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0801033391
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
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Bruce W. Longenecker is Professor of Early Christianity at Baylor University, where he holds the W.W. Melton Chair of Religion in the Department of Religion. He previously taught in the United Kingdom at the universities of Durham (1990-95), Cambridge (1995-99), and St Andrews (1999-2009).

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Dylan Price
5.0 out of 5 stars Needed Commentary
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2017
"Philippians and Philemon" authored by Drs. James Thompson and Bruce Longenecker is an extraordinary commentary on two of Paul's frequently read letters. Whether it be a discussion on the "mind of Christ" or slavery in the first century, this commentary shies away from nothing and discusses (within reason) what it can.

What I appreciate most about this commentary is how the "commentary" on the text is presented. Foremost is the introduction to each of the letters from Paul. Discussed here are the perennial issue(s) for each text. For Philippians, it is the origin of the church at Philippi and the literary and rhetorical composition of the letter (e.g., the "Christ-hymn" is often the target of this question). For Philemon, the issue of slavery primary issue. I appreciate Dr. Longenecker's introduction to Philemon because many Christians (pastors included) do not understand the role of slavery in the first century because our tendency is to read history backward (e.g., our slavery is their version of slavery).

After the introduction, the commentary on both texts follows the same outline. First, for each section text, the reader receives introductory thoughts. These thoughts loo physically at how the letter is composed or the semantics of the text. True "commentary" (although all of it is commentary in the broadest sense) comes in the second part labeled tracing the train of thought. Here the author discusses the text itself (commentates, if you will). Finally, each section concludes with the theological importance of the text. Every passage of the Bible has theological significance and sometimes that is easily noticed, but other times it is not. Drs. Thompson and Longenecker help readers tremendously by providing this section not only for the book but also for each portion in its individual setting.

I highly recommend this book to you for your commentary collection. There are various commentaries (Lectionary-based, exegetically based, theologically-based, etc.), but this particular commentary is both exegetical and theological.

Disclosure: I received this book free from Baker Academic through the Baker Academic Blogger Review Program. The opinions I have expressed are my own, and I was not required to write a positive review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
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Nijay K. Gupta
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource for Basic Exposition
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2020
Longenecker and Thompson provide solid exposition of these texts based on careful study. Highly recommended!
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RW Lacy
1.0 out of 5 stars Greek Primacist Perspective....not a balanced approach.....
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2018
Although I am only on page 10 & I will finish this book, One can see the Greek Primacist perspective reflecting off these pages. For a more balanced (or Hebraic Perspective), please read Mark D. Nanos’ ‘Reading Corinthians and Philippians within Judaism: Volume 4’ & ‘Reading Paul within Judaism:Volume 1’.

Marg Mowczko also has an interesting article, ‘Lydia and The Place of Prayer At Philippi’, providing a more Hebraic understanding of Lydia being a Gentile (a Gentile can be descendant of Abraham-like Esau’s, Ishmael’s, or Abraham’s Other 4-5 children, Abraham’s nephew Lot or anyone not given the Torah/Mosiac Laws) convert to Judaism & that Paul didn’t meet in an open air like place (as Thompson & Longenecker’s text presuppose), but in a Jewish synagogue (due to the term ‘proseuche’ being labeled to describe a synagogue builiding in the Second Temple period).
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