Second Corinthians /

Stegman, Thomas.

Second Corinthians / Thomas D. Stegman. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, c2009. - 315 p., [1] leave of plate : ill., maps ; 23 cm. - Catholic commentary on sacred scripture. . - Catholic commentary on sacred scripture. .

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Introduction -- Outline of 2 Corinthians -- Setting the stage (1:1-11) -- Aligned with the "yes" of Jesus (1:12-22) -- Clearing the air (1:23-2:13) -- Minister of the new covenant (2:14-3:11) -- Transformed into "the image of God" (3:12-4:6) -- Suffering as a mark of apostleship (4:7-15) -- Resurrection hope (4:16-5:10) -- Christ's compelling love and-God's gift of reconciliation (5:11-21) -- Résumé of the minister of reconciliation (6:1-10) -- "Open your hearts" (6:11-7:4) -- Looking back, once more (7:5-16) -- Collection for the Jerusalem church (1) : participating in the work of grace (8:1-24) -- Collection for the Jerusalem church (2) : theological foundation and fruits (9:1-15) -- "Battling" on behalf of God (10:1-18) -- Paul vs. the "superapostles" (11:1-15) -- Foolish boasting (11:16-33) -- Power in weakness (12:1-13) -- Announcing His third visit (12:14-13:4) -- "Take on the character of Jesus" (13:5-13)

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Catholic Church--Doctrines.


Bible.--Corinthians, 2nd--Commentaries.

BS2675.53 / .S75 2009

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