1-2 Corinthians.9780521542432 1-2 Corinthians Corinthians (kərĭn`thēənz), two letters of the New Testament. They were written to the church at Corinth by Paul whose stay in Corinth is recorded in the Acts of the Apostles. First Corinthians, written probably at Ephesus early in A. . Keener, Craig S Craig , Edward Gordon 1872-1966. British theatrical producer, director, and designer whose innovative productions and simplified stage designs influenced modern theater. . Cambridge U. Pr. 2005 299 pages $21.99 Paperback BS2675 Keener (New Testament, Eastern Seminary seminary Educational institution, usually for training in theology. In the U.S. the term was formerly also used to refer to institutions of higher learning for women, often teachers' colleges. ) provides commentary passage by passage, including information on the traditions of communication and social conventions of the time. He includes detailed information about such issues as ancient attitudes about resurrection resurrection (rĕz'ərĕk`shən) [Lat.,=rising again], arising again from death to life. The emergence of Jesus from the tomb to live on earth again for 40 days as told in the Gospels has been from the beginning the central fact of and paradise, Paul's use of rhetoric, and the corruption of Eve. He also suggests readings on Corinth and the situation of the church there at the time of Paul's writing, on interpretation of the letters, and other commentaries. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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