Scriptures, Texts, and Tracings in 2 Corinthians and Philippians

A. Andrew Das is professor of religious studies and assistant dean of the faculty for assessment and accreditation at Elmhurst University. B. J. Oropeza is professor of biblical and religious studies at Azusa Pacific University.

Over the past generation, scholars have increasingly come to recognize how deeply rooted all the New Testament authors were in the world of Israel’s scriptures. This collection of essays probes carefully below the surface of 2 Corinthians and Philippians to unearth the Old Testament roots of Paul’s thought, and to consider how those roots contribute to the flowering of his theology. These essays will open fresh lines of reflection for many. Highly recommended for everyone concerned with the interpretation of the Pauline letters.

• Introduction: Scripture, Texts, and Tracings in 2 Corinthians and Philippians — A. Andrew Das and B. J. OropezaPart 1. Paul’s Engagement with Scripture in 2 Corinthians1. From Sinai to Corinth: Paul’s Allusions to Moses and Scripture in 2 Cor 2:14–4:6 — Paul B. Duff2. Prophetic Hope for Israel in the Eschatological Ministry of 2 Corinthians 3:2–11 — A. Andrew Das3. Second Corinthians 3–4 and the Language of Creation: The Citation of Gen 1:3 in 2 Cor 4:6 — James M. Scott4. Paul as the Servant’s Servant: On Figural Reading and the Inherence of 2 Corinthians 5:14–6:10 and Isaiah 40–66 — Mark S. Gignilliat5. Reconciliation in “Light” of Isaiah 8:22–9:7: Confirming Isaianic Influence on Paul’s Use of ?ata??a?? in 2 Corinthians 5:17–21 — B. J. Oropeza6. The Isaianic Judicial Background of ‘The Righteousness of God’ in 2 Cor 5:21 — Charles Lee Irons7. Wrestling with Paul’s Use of Scripture in 2 Corinthians 6:16–18 — Roy E. Ciampa8. Paul’s Use of Lament from Israel’s Scriptures in