2 Corinthians
A Bible commentary for every day
Dr Aida Besançon Spencer
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‘But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.’ Paul’s second letter to the young church at Corinth is forged in the heat of difficult circumstances. False teachers were challenging the apostle’s authority and he also had to present a defence of the practice of church discipline for those who had in some way strayed. Throughout this passionate letter, despite the believers’ failings, their lack of commitment and their criticism of his ministry, Paul’s love and concern for them shine through. The People’s Bible Commentary is planned to cover the whole Bible, with a daily readings approach that brings together both personal devotion and reflective study. Combining the latest scholarship with straightforward language and a reverent attitude to Scripture, it aims to instruct the head and warm the heart. The authors come from around the world and across the Christian traditions, and offer serious yet accessible commentary.
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General editors:
The Revd Dr Richard A. Burridge, New Testament scholar and Dean of King’s College, London, and author of BRF's new Lent book for 2001 Faith Odyssey
Dom Henry Wansbrough OSB, Master of St Benet’s Hall, Oxford and editor of The New Jerusalem Bible.
Canon David Winter, writer, broadcaster and consulting editor of BRF’s New Daylight Bible reading notes.
‘But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.’ Paul’s second letter to the young church at Corinth is forged in the heat of difficult circumstances. False teachers were challenging the apostle’s authority and he also had to present a defence of the practice of church discipline for those who had in some way strayed. Throughout this passionate letter, despite the believers’ failings, their lack of commitment and their criticism of his ministry, Paul’s love and concern for them shine through. The People’s Bible Commentary is planned to cover the whole Bible, with a daily readings approach that brings together both personal devotion and reflective study. Combining the latest scholarship with straightforward language and a reverent attitude to Scripture, it aims to instruct the head and warm the heart. The authors come from around the world and across the Christian traditions, and offer serious yet accessible commentary.
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Dr Aida Besançon Spencer is Professor of New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, USA. She is also Pastor of Organization with Pilgrim Church in Beverly, Massachusetts.
She has written numerous books, chapters and articles including Paul’s Literary Style, Beyond the Curse: Women Called to Ministry and, most recently, The Global God and God Through the Looking Glass (co-written with others).- View other titles in the same series
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