Second Corinthians (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture) [Paperback]

Thomas D. SJ Stegman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture | Publication Date: December 1, 2009

There is an increasing hunger among Catholics to study the Bible in depth and in a way that integrates Scripture with Catholic doctrine, worship, and daily life. Second Corinthians is the fourth of seventeen volumes in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS), a new series that will cover the entire New Testament and interprets Scripture from within the living tradition of the Church. This volume, like each in the series, is supplemented by features designed to help readers understand the Bible more deeply and use it more effectively.

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"A blessing offered to the whole Church, Tom Stegman's commentary presents the heart of St. Paul's message: the fullness of God's love for us that has opened up a new way of life, empowered by the intimate presence of the Holy Spirit, who shapes us more and more in the likeness of Christ. This inspiring book will encourage numerous Catholics and other Christians in understanding better and accepting more generously a truly Christ-centered existence."--Gerald O'Collins, SJ, Pontifical Gregorian University

Praise for the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture

"Coinciding with the Bishops' Synod on 'The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church,' this seventeen-volume commentary on the New Testament represents a much-needed approach, based on good scholarship but not overloaded with it. The frequent references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church help us to read Holy Scripture with a vivid sense of the living tradition of the Church."--Christoph Cardinal Schönborn, Archbishop of Vienna

"The Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture is a landmark achievement in theological interpretation of Scripture in and for the Church. Everything about it is inviting and edifying, from the format, photos, background notes, and cross-references to the rich exposition of the text, quotations from the Church's living tradition, and reflections for contemporary life. It is a wonderful gift to the Catholic Church and a model for the rest of us. Highly recommended for all!"--Michael J. Gorman, St. Mary's Seminary and University, Baltimore

"By bringing together historical background, exegetical interpretation, church tradition, theological reflection, and pastoral application, this series promises to enkindle thoughtful discussion about the implications of the New Testament for lived Christian faith in the Church today."--Katherine Hayes, Seminary of the Immaculate Conception

For more information on the series, visit www.CatholicCommentaryOnSacredScripture.com.

About the Author

Thomas D. Stegman, SJ (PhD, Emory University), is associate professor of New Testament and professor ordinarius in the ecclesiastical faculty at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry in Newton, Massachusetts. He is the author of The Character of Jesus: The Linchpin to Paul's Argument in 2 Corinthians.

Product Details

• Paperback: 315 pages
• Publisher: Baker Academic; 1 edition (December 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080103583X
• ISBN-13: 978-0801035838
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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As a curious person with great respect for Sacred Scripture, this commentary is exactly what I have been looking for. It is scholarly yet without losing anything of the pastoral. The reader is not burdened with meaningless technical terms. Stegman gives his commentary in such a way that the reader can feel as though s/he is sitting at a table with Stegman discussing how this work of Scripture might open up fuller meaning for them. Fr. Stegman gives his viewpoint on the meaning of texts but also points out those ideas that understand some phrase differently than he does. Throughout the book there are a series of grey boxes on various pages that gives some further information beyond simple commentary. While serious Scripture scholars will be interested in Stegman's insights, those of us who have more limited education in the Bible and Biblical languages can feel as though it was written for us as well. Highly recommended for later secondary and college classes.