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by Raymond F. Collins (Author), Daniel J. Harrington (Author, Editor) "Although many scrolls containing the papyrus letters of the Hellenistic world had an external address, it was customary for Hellenistic letters to begin with a..." (more)
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One of the most exciting of Paul’s letters, First Corinthians offers a vantage point from which modern readers can reflect on the diversity in Christian Churches today. In First Corinthians, Raymond Collins explores that vantage point as well as the challenge Paul posed to the people of his time—and continues to pose in ours—to allow the gospel message to engage them in their daily lives.

Paul introduces us to a flesh-and-blood community whose humanness was all too apparent. Sex, death, and money were among the issues they had to face. Social conflicts and tension within their Christian community were part of their daily lives. Paul uses all of his diplomacy, rhetorical skill, and authority to exhort the Corinthian community to be as one in Christ.

In examining Paul’s message and method, Collins approaches First Corinthians as a Hellenistic letter written to people dealing with real issues in the Hellenistic world. He cites existing Hellenistic letters to show that Paul was truly a letter writer of his own times. Collins makes frequent references to the writings of the philosophic moralists to help clarify the way in which Paul spoke to his beloved Corinthians. He also comments on some aspects of the social circumstances that shaped the Christians of Corinth. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.


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  • Hardcover: 695 pages
  • Publisher: Liturgical Press (December 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0814658091
  • ISBN-13: 978-0814658093
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.6 x 2.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #757,376 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Although many scrolls containing the papyrus letters of the Hellenistic world had an external address, it was customary for Hellenistic letters to begin with a simple but formal address such as "Apollonius to Serapion, greetings" or "Claudius Lysias to his Excellency the governor Felix, greetings" (Acts 23:26). Read the first page
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Jesus Christ, New Testament, Christ Jesus, Corinthian Christians, Corinthians Paul, First Corinthians, Christians of Corinth, Art of Rhetoric, Holy Spirit, Dio Chrysostom, Hellenistic Judaism, Jerome Murphy-O'Connor, Johannes Weiss, New York, God the Father, Jewish Scriptures, Paul's Greek, Gentile Christians, Greek Bible, Hellenistic Greek, Musonius Rufus, God's Spirit, Hellenistic Jewish, Special Laws, Walter Schmithals
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5.0 out of 5 stars A singularly valuable tool for professionals, clergy, and religious educators, November 4, 2006
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Written by biblical scholar Raymond F. Collins and edited by Daniel J. Harrington S.J., First Corinthians is seventh in the Sacra Pagina series of fresh translations and modern expositions of the books of the New Testament. In addition to the translated text itself, First Corinthians is packed cover to cover with methodological perspectives, background information, interpretations, sources for reference and further study, and much more. Written for intermediate to advanced bible studies students, and a singularly valuable tool for professionals, clergy, and religious educators, First Corinthians is as highly recommended for its depth and exacting scrutiny of source material as the rest of the Sacra Pagina series.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A good commentary but Fitzmyer`s is better, October 20, 2008
Raymond E. Brown called Joseph Fitzmyer "the best learned catholic biblical scholar". I read Collin`s commentary on the Eucharist. Well, Fitzmyer`s treatment will please much more the catholic reader and for exegetical reasons. Yes Raymond Collins has done a fine job and if you buy this commentary you`ll be happy, but if you want the best, go for Fitzmyer`s.
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The Sacra Pagina series of New Testament commentarys are worthwhile books to have on any religious practitioner's bookshelf.
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