2 Corinthians / James M. Scott.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Scott, James M., 1955-

Series:

New International biblical commentary ; 8.

New International biblical commentary. New Testament series ; 8

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Corinthians, 2nd--Commentaries.

Bible.

Bible. Corinthians, 2nd.

Physical Description:

xiv, 289 pages ; 22 cm.

Other Title:

Second Corinthians

Place of Publication:

Peabody, MA : Hendrickson Publishers ; Carlisle [England] : Paternoster Press, 1998.

Summary:

James Scott explores 2 Corinthians, shedding light on the personal aspect of Paul's problems at Corinth. Emphasizing the two major motifs of the merkabah (heavenly throne-chariot) and Korah's rebellion, Scott suggests that Paul saw his embattled situation as parallel to that of Moses during the rebellion. Includes a brief introduction and references.

"Don't be fooled by its size! Scott's commentary is to the point, clearly written, and filled with provocative proposals for reading this complex letter. From the centrality of Paul's self-understanding and the unity of the letter to "merkabah" mysticism, Korah's rebellion, and the Jewish concept of the nations, Scott's reading rightly reminds us of just how Jewish the Apostle to the Gentiles was and of how much we must know his mileu to understand his message! Here is an insightful introduction to both the influences and intent of 2 Corinthians."--Scott J. Hafemann, Wheaton College

Notes:

"Based on the New International Version."

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

0943575982

085364943X

OCLC:

39189871