The Expositor's Bible: The Second Epistle to the Corinthians

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Denney, James, 1856-1917

Contributor:

Nicoll, W. Robertson, Sir (William Robertson), 1851-1923

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Expositor's Bible: The Second Epistle to the Corinthians" by James Denney is a theological commentary written in the late 19th century. This work provides an in-depth exploration of the Second Epistle to the Corinthians, offering exegetical insights and contextual analysis of Paul's letters to the early Christian community in Corinth. Denney aims to address the challenges faced by the Corinthian church, elaborating on themes of suffering, consolation, and the foundational truths of the Christian faith. The opening of the text sets the stage by highlighting the close relationship between the two epistles, emphasizing that understanding the first letter is crucial for interpreting the second. Denney discusses Paul's shift in plans to visit the Corinthians, prompted by their dissatisfaction with his previous intentions, and he begins to address the grievances they have about him. He shares his own experiences of suffering and comfort as part of an effort to connect with the Corinthians and reinforce their faith amid their struggles. Through this narrative, Denney captures the dynamics of Paul's communication and the underlying spiritual themes of suffering, divine comfort, and the regeneration of faith within the community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Douglas L. Alley, III, Marcia Brooks, Colin Bell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-01-15