1 Corinthians (The NIV Application Commentary) [Hardcover]

Craig L Blomberg (Author)

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Publication Date: April 10, 1995

Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from the twentieth century to the first century. But they leave us there, assuming that we can somehow make the return journey on our own. In other words, they focus on the original meaning of the passage but don't discuss its contemporary application. The information they offer is valuable -- but the job is only half done! The NIV Application Commentary Series helps us with both halves of the interpretive task. This new and unique series shows readers how to bring an ancient message into modern context. It explains not only what the Bible means but also how it can speak powerfully today.

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Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from the twentieth century to the first century. But they leave us there, assuming that we can somehow make the return journey on our own. In other words, they focus on the original meaning of the passage but don't discuss its contemporary application. The information they offer is valuable -- but the job is only half done! The NIV Application Commentary Series helps us with both halves of the interpretive task. This new and unique series shows readers how to bring an ancient message into modern context. It explains not only what the Bible means but also how it can speak powerfully today.

About the Author

Craig L. Blomberg is distinguished professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. He is the author, co-author or co-editor of fifteen books and more than eighty articles in journals or multi-author works. A recurring topic of interest in his writings is the historical reliability of the Scriptures. Craig and his wife Fran have two daughters and reside in Centennial, Colorado. SPANISH BIO: Craig L. Blomberg tiene un doctorado del Nuevo Testamento de la Universidad Aberdeen en Escocia, una maestria de la Escuela Trinity Evangelical Divinity y una Licenciatura de la Facultad Agustana. Es miembro del cuerpo docente en el Seminario de Denver y tambien fue profesor en la Facultad Palm Beach Atlantic. Ademas, ha sido autor y coautor de varios libros, entre ellos De Pentecostes a Patmos. Craig, su esposa Fran y sus dos hijas residen en Centennial, Colorado.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (April 10, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310484901
• ISBN-13: 978-0310484905
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #364,362 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Craig L. Blomberg is distinguished professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. He is the author, co-author or co-editor of fifteen books and more than eighty articles in journals or multi-author works. A recurring topic of interest in his writings is the historical reliability of the Scriptures. Craig and his wife Fran have two daughters and reside in Centennial, Colorado.

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A balanced look at original meaning and modern application, August 13, 1999

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This review is from: 1 Corinthians (The NIV Application Commentary) (Hardcover)

Dr. Blomberg does an excellent job of combining scholarly but accessible exegesis of the text of 1 Corinthians with an extremely balanced examination of modern applications. The troubles of the Corinthian church remain germane for the 20th and 21st century church. In spite of the nearly two thousand year of "progress," problems such as willful and baseless divisiveness, sexual immorality, propriety of conduct during worship services, and the role of women in the church exist in one extreme or the other in almost every modern denomination. Every Christian can benefit from a modern look at the overarching importance of love in the life and ministry of believers. Dr. Blomberg's fair application across the doctrinal spectrum, his willingness to bridge between the original context and the modern to confront divisive traditions and practices head on, and his focus on the importance of the fundamental unity of all Christians make this a very valuable and very readable look at Paul's inspired solutions to the problems of both a first century church and modern churches.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not the best commentary, July 2, 2010

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DC from DFW (DFW area, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 1 Corinthians (The NIV Application Commentary) (Hardcover)

After teaching through most of 1 Corinthians now, I have to say that I am disappointed by this commentary. While I have other examples of the NIV Application Commentary series (such as K. Lawson Younger's excellent work on Judges/Ruth), Dr. Blomberg's volume is simply not very good. In many cases, there seems to have been a lack of effort put into the "Original Meaning" sections, resulting in thin discussions and a lack of detail. The "Bridging Contexts" sections are somewhat better, but things fall flat again in the "Contemporary Significance" sections, as Blomberg sometimes pushes what are evidently his own somewhat liberal points of view that lack scriptural basis in certain areas. Of the four commentaries that I read before teaching regarding this epistle, this is my least favorite.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Resurce!!, March 23, 2010

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This review is from: 1 Corinthians (The NIV Application Commentary) (Hardcover)

This is an excellent resouce for anyone looking to did deeper into Paul's letter to the Corinthian church. It provides clear perspective and bridges the gap from the New Testament and provide a practical applicaiton of how the principles should be lived out on a daily basis as a believer in Christ.