Conflict and Community in Corinth: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on 1 and 2 Corinthians

by Ben Witherington III

Book Overview

This unprecedented commentary applies an exegetical method informed by both sociological insight and rhetorical analysis to the study of 1 and 2 Corinthians. In addition to using traditional exegetical and historical methods, this unique study also analyzes the two letters of Paul in terms of Greco-Roman rhetoric and ancient social conditions and customs to shed fresh light on the context and content of Paul's message. Includes 21 black-and-white...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802801447
• ISBN13: 9780802801449
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.2"