Description
Book SynopsisA senior New Testament scholar exposes theological meaning in Second Corinthians by tracing the use of rhetorical strategies from the ancient cultural and educational context.
Table of ContentsContents
Introduction
2 Corinthians 1:1-2--The Letter Opening
2 Corinthians 1:3-2:13--Part 1: Ministerial Crises
2 Corinthians 1:3-11--A Prayer of Praise and the Asian Experience
2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4--Paul's Defense of His Integrity
2 Corinthians 2:5-11--A Disciplinary Matter
2 Corinthians 2:12-13--Frustration in Troas
2 Corinthians 2:14-7:4--Part 2: Paul Explains and Defends His Apostolic Ministry
2 Corinthians 2:14-3:6--Anxiety and Confidence
2 Corinthians 3:7-4:6--A Glorious Ministry
2 Corinthians 4:7-5:10--The Present and the Future
2 Corinthians 5:11-6:10--A Ministry of Reconciliation
2 Corinthians 6:11-7:4--A Plea for Personal Reconciliation
2 Corinthians 7:5-16--Part 3: The Arrival and Report of Titus
2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15--Part 4: Service to God's Holy People
2 Corinthians 8:1-24--The Collection
2 Corinthians 9:1-15--A Further Appeal
2 Corinthians 10:1-13:10--Part 5: An Aggressive Taskmaster
2 Corinthians 10:1-18--Paul's Missionary Task
2 Corinthians 11:1-15--On the Attack
2 Corinthians 11:1-12:13--Boasting Like a Fool
2 Corinthians 12:14-13:10--Paul's Third Visit to Corinth
2 Corinthians 13:11-13--The Letter Closing
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