1 Corinthians: A Shorter Exegetical and Pastoral Commentary.

Anthony Thiselton' s second commentary on this letter, 1 Corinthians: A Shorter Exegetical and Pastoral Commentary (Eerdmans, $30) is more than a summary of his massive 1,479-page commentary in the New International Greek Testament Commentary. The strictly exegetical sections demonstrate his deep knowledge of the letter; the 52 sections titled "Suggestions for Possible Reflection" stimulate the reader to move into the twenty-first century. Pastors will find this clearly written commentary extremely helpful in didactic and homiletical preparation; lay people will find it understandable, since it avoids technical exegetical jargon. Add it to the parish library and to the pastor's resources. It will not disappoint any reader. EK