1-2 Corinthians

A passage by passage explanation of Paul??'s letters to the Corinthians.

This commentary explains 1 and 2 Corinthians passage by passage, following Paul's argument. It uses a variety of ancient sources to show how Paul's argument would have made sense to first-century readers, drawing from ancient letter-writing, speaking, and social conventions. The commentary will be of interest to pastors, teachers, and others who read Paul's letters because of its readability, firm grasp of the background and scholarship on the Corinthian correspondence, and its sensitivity to the sorts of questions asked by those wishing to apply Paul's letters today. It will also be of interest to scholars because of its exploration of ancient sources, often providing sources not previously cited in commentaries.

List of abbreviations; 1. Introduction to Corinth and 1 Corinthians; 2. Suggested reading for the Corinth and 1 Corinthians; 3. Commentary on 1 Corinthians; 4. Introduction to 2 Corinthians; 5. Suggested reading for 2 Corinthians; 6. Commentary on 2 Corinthians; Sources and Indexes.

Drawing from a range of ancient sources, Keener explains the problems Paul addressed and how his arguments would have communicated to a first-century audience. At strategic points he also explores how Paul's interaction with the Corinthian Christians provides relevant pastoral models today.

Craig Keener is a professor of New Testament at Eastern Seminary, a division of Eastern University. His previous twelve books include three commentaries that have won Christianity Today book awards in biblical studies for their respective years: The Gospel of John: A Commentary, A Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew and The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament.