2 Corinthians: A Social Identity Commentary

AvPhilip Esler,Kathy Ehrensperger

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

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Beskrivning

Philip F. Esler provides a comprehensive coverage of the issues in 2 Corinthians from the perspective of social identity, with a focus on Paul’s leadership.Esler enlists social identity theory—in critical dialogue with existing scholarship—to show how Paul sought to persuade the Corinthian Christ-followers to adopt certain views on four critical issues that had arisen in his relationship with them, with his discourse demonstrably reflecting the ancient Mediterranean culture they shared. Two introductory chapters set out those four issues, summarise the events reflected in 1 and 2 Corinthians, make an initial case for the integrity of the letter against partition theories, explain and defend the use of social identity theory in biblical interpretation, and describe the social identity approach to leadership. In the commentary, Esler explores how Paul re-establishes his leadership role by reconnecting with the Corinthians, urges their participation in the collection for Jerusalem, and defends his position against recently arrived opponents, all the while reinforcing his addressees’ social identity as Christ-followers. Prominent features of the commentary fostered by its social identity perspective include its cumulative case for the letter’s unity, for Paul’s opponents being similar to those in Galatia, and for the interweaving of social and theological dimensions in the text.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2023-04-20
Mått:138 x 216 x 26 mm
Vikt:540 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:T&T Clark Social Identity Commentaries on the New Testament
Antal sidor:440
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9780567703330

Utforska kategorier

Biblar inom Filosofi och religion
Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion
Kristendom inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

Philip F. Esler is Portland Chair in New Testament Studies at the University of Gloucestershire, UK.

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While "social identity" is the underlying guiding focus, Esler's commentary provides a well-informed and illuminating analysis of the letter as a whole and the rich Pauline theology it expresses.

Innehållsförteckning

Series Editors' PrefacePreface and AcknowledgmentsList of AbbreviationsIntroduction1. Setting the Scene2. The Social Identity Approach to LeadershipCommentary Part A: 2 CORINTHIANS 1-7: PAUL RE-ESTABLISHES HIS LEADERSHIP 3. Reconnecting with the Corinthians (1.1-22)4. Paul Explains Himself to the Corinthians (1.23-2.13)5. Pauline Leadership and the New Covenant (2.14-3.18)6. The Signs, Trials and Triumph of Leadership (4.1-15)7. The Future Destiny of Christ-followers (4.16-5.10)8. The Foundation and Exercise of Pauline Leadership (5.11-6.2)9. Leadership and Ingroup Identity(6.3-7.4)10. Paul, Titus and the Corinthians (7.5-16)Commentary: Part B: 2: Corinthians 8-9: The Collection11. The Collection (2 Corinthians 8-9): Introductory Issues 12. The Collection (2 Corinthians 8-9) Commentary: Part C: 2 Corinthians 10-13: Paul Defends His Leadership Against His Opponents And Stiffens The Corinthians’ Identity In Christ 13. Paul’s Opponents and His Response in a Social Identity Perspective14. Paul’s Assertion of His Leadership Against the Claims of His Opponents (2 Corinthians 10)15. Claiming Honour as a Fool (2 Corinthians 11)16. Paul’s Vision and His Impending Visit to Corinth (2 Corinthians 12) 17.Confrontation in Corinth and Conclusion (2 Corinthians 13) ReferencesIndex of AuthorsIndex of Ancient and Biblical References