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2 Corinthians - (IVP New Testament Commentary) by Linda L Belleville (Paperback)

Name: 2 Corinthians - (IVP New Testament Commentary) by Linda L Belleville (Paperback)
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Though few church squabbles today come close to matching the intensity and seriousness of what Paul faced in the commercial and hedonistic hotbed of Corinth, his strategies and pastoral wisdom in confronting the problems there can still serve as a helpful model for us in responding to a culture marked by individualism and materialism.In Linda Belleville's careful study of 2 Corinthians, readers will find an introduction to the letter's occasion and purpose, authorship, and other background information, as well as its important theological themes.
About the Author: Linda L. Belleville (Ph.D., University of Toronto) is adjunct professor of New Testament at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary.
357 Pages
Religion + Beliefs, Biblical Commentary
Series Name: IVP New Testament Commentary

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About the Book

In this passage-by-passage commentary on 2 Corinthians, Linda Belleville shows how Paul's response to the commercial and hedonistic hotbed of Corinth can serve as model for all disciples who are confronted with a culture of individualism and materialism. Now in paper.

Book Synopsis

Though few church squabbles today come close to matching the intensity and seriousness of what Paul faced in the commercial and hedonistic hotbed of Corinth, his strategies and pastoral wisdom in confronting the problems there can still serve as a helpful model for us in responding to a culture marked by individualism and materialism.In Linda Belleville's careful study of 2 Corinthians, readers will find an introduction to the letter's occasion and purpose, authorship, and other background information, as well as its important theological themes. Passage-by-passage commentary follows that seeks to explain what the letter means for us today as well as what it meant for its original hearers. Students, pastors, Bible teachers and everyone who wants to understand Paul's message for the church will benefit from this excellent resource.

Review Quotes

"Readable and understandable . . . A thorough, yet understandable explanation of the issues in the book . . . Contributes to an understanding of applications from 2 Corinthians, an often-neglected epistle."

--Bibliotheca Sacra

About the Author

Linda L. Belleville (Ph.D., University of Toronto) is adjunct professor of New Testament at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. She has contributed to The IVP Women's Bible Commentary, Dictionary of Paul and His Letters and Discovering Biblical Equality.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.1 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Series Title: IVP New Testament Commentary

Sub-Genre: Biblical Commentary

Genre: Religion + Beliefs

Number of Pages: 357

Publisher: IVP Academic

Theme: New Testament, Paul's Letters

Format: Paperback

Author: Linda L Belleville

Language: English

Street Date: October 5, 2011

TCIN: 92189160

UPC: 9780830840083

Item Number (DPCI): 247-22-6473

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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