- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co (29 Dec 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0802826822
- ISBN-13: 978-0802826824
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.5 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Anthony Thiselton's lengthy "New International Greek Testament Commentary" volume "The First Epistle to the Corinthians" (2000) has become a standard work on "1 Corinthians". In this "shorter" commentary, Thiselton combines his excellent exegesis from that volume with a keen pastoral eye, enabling all to benefit. Thiselton delves deeply into the context and text of Paul's first Corinthian letter as he suggests, section by section, how the book applies to pastoral and practical issues. He draws vivid parallels between the growing church in Corinth and the twenty-first-century church, demonstrating that today's church also faces a seductive culture of competition and consumerism. The church in Corinth preferred its self-centered theology to the cross-centered gospel of the wider apostolic church. Paul's response in "1 Corinthians", amplified by Thiselton's commentary, becomes a living, practical, transforming word from God for Christians today.
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Format:Hardcover
best and ost thoughtful commentary we used in New testament class when looking at corinthians.
has all the, or most of the insights of the awesome larger commentary but without the problems of wading through greek.
the lecturer assured us that the greek one was fantastic and better that this one but to be honest is was wasted on the non greek speakers.
I am thankfull this is in the book case.
has all the, or most of the insights of the awesome larger commentary but without the problems of wading through greek.
the lecturer assured us that the greek one was fantastic and better that this one but to be honest is was wasted on the non greek speakers.
I am thankfull this is in the book case.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A readable commentary sensitive to application
9 Feb 2011
Format:Hardcover
In 2000, Anthony Thiselton wrote a commentary on 1 Corinthians. He spent 1,400 pages asking every question of the text that he could think of, he scrutinized the text from every angle (historical, literary, rhetorical, social, linguistic, theological), he chronicled and interacted with the history of interpretation, and he offered nuggets of application where possible. The result was perhaps the best commentary on this letter to date.
Still, the commentary was not without some drawbacks. First, it was unbelievably long. Who would have time to read all those pages? And even if someone could, how could he or she digest all the material? Second, it was highly technical. Because it was written for the New International Greek Testament Commentary (NIGTC) series, it was written for other scholars and specialists. How could the non-specialist read and benefit from the great learning expressed in the commentary? Finally, because of the technical nature of the volume, it lacked a consistent emphasis on application. How can this letter speak to the church, its issues, and the broader culture today?
Thiselton was not unaware of these drawbacks, and at the invitation of the William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, he wrote this shorter commentary to reflect the fine scholarship of the lengthier commentary, while maintaining readability and offering fresh ideas on how to contextualize the meaning of 1 Corinthians for the world and church today.
The book is composed of two parts: introduction and commentary. The introduction looks at four things:
1. The city and culture of Corinth. How can a basic historical and archaeological knowledge of ancient Corinth assist our understanding of 1 Corinthians?
2. The impact of Corinthian culture on the Corinthian church. How did social, political, and economic values in Corinth pervade and affect the church there?
3. Corinthian traits today. How does the audience-pleasing rhetoric of ancient Corinth resonate with our consumerism and postmodernism today?
4. An introduction to 1 Corinthians. What was Paul's relationship with the Corinthian church? And when and why did he write this letter?
The rest of the book consists of the commentary itself. Thiselton writes clearly and moves smoothly from point to point. He uses his own translation, which is superb. It brings out the fullness of the Greek text in a dynamic, readable, and often creative way that opens up avenues for fresh insights that standard translations do not always adequately convey. His suggested applications feature a mixture of reflections and questions, which are intended to be relevant while also staying true to Paul's main points. One cannot walk away from this commentary and not be challenged by the scandal of the cross, the reversal of cultural values it proclaims, the character formation it engenders, and the community it envisions. This 'shorter exegetical and pastoral commentary' will go a long way in explaining the text of 1 Corinthians faithfully, in prodding all of us to better appreciate what it means to be a Christian, and in engaging us to live that status.
Still, the commentary was not without some drawbacks. First, it was unbelievably long. Who would have time to read all those pages? And even if someone could, how could he or she digest all the material? Second, it was highly technical. Because it was written for the New International Greek Testament Commentary (NIGTC) series, it was written for other scholars and specialists. How could the non-specialist read and benefit from the great learning expressed in the commentary? Finally, because of the technical nature of the volume, it lacked a consistent emphasis on application. How can this letter speak to the church, its issues, and the broader culture today?
Thiselton was not unaware of these drawbacks, and at the invitation of the William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, he wrote this shorter commentary to reflect the fine scholarship of the lengthier commentary, while maintaining readability and offering fresh ideas on how to contextualize the meaning of 1 Corinthians for the world and church today.
The book is composed of two parts: introduction and commentary. The introduction looks at four things:
1. The city and culture of Corinth. How can a basic historical and archaeological knowledge of ancient Corinth assist our understanding of 1 Corinthians?
2. The impact of Corinthian culture on the Corinthian church. How did social, political, and economic values in Corinth pervade and affect the church there?
3. Corinthian traits today. How does the audience-pleasing rhetoric of ancient Corinth resonate with our consumerism and postmodernism today?
4. An introduction to 1 Corinthians. What was Paul's relationship with the Corinthian church? And when and why did he write this letter?
The rest of the book consists of the commentary itself. Thiselton writes clearly and moves smoothly from point to point. He uses his own translation, which is superb. It brings out the fullness of the Greek text in a dynamic, readable, and often creative way that opens up avenues for fresh insights that standard translations do not always adequately convey. His suggested applications feature a mixture of reflections and questions, which are intended to be relevant while also staying true to Paul's main points. One cannot walk away from this commentary and not be challenged by the scandal of the cross, the reversal of cultural values it proclaims, the character formation it engenders, and the community it envisions. This 'shorter exegetical and pastoral commentary' will go a long way in explaining the text of 1 Corinthians faithfully, in prodding all of us to better appreciate what it means to be a Christian, and in engaging us to live that status.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Fine Mid-Level Commentary
16 Oct 2007
Format:Hardcover
This is the author's second commentary in the last decade on 1 Corinthians, the first being 1100 pages longer! If you want and have time to work through a masterful commentary (and likely the new standard for scholars), the longer NIGCT is the one to go with. If on the other hand 300+ pages is enough for you (and it should be for most, as well-presented as it is here), then this "shorter" treatment should suffice. More pastoral in its application than the larger volume.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Helpful for preaching
4 April 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Thiselton's reflection and application questions at the end of each section are very helpful for preaching week to week. I would recommend this shorter book to any pastor looking for that type of commentary.
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