Includes bibliographical references (pages 258-265) and index.
Contents
Paul's opponents in 1 Corinthians -- The unity of 1 Corinthians -- The social background to 1 Corinthians -- The unity of 2 Corinthians -- The internal unity of 2 Corinthians 1-9 -- The background of Paul's opponents -- The teaching of Paul's opponents -- The question of self-support -- The vocabulary of Paul's opponents -- The tearful letter -- Paul's travels and travels plans -- Paul's Pastoral strategy.
Summary
The thesis of this book is that 1 and 2 Corinthians are closely related; that Paul faces the same opponents in both letters; that the letter written with many tears referred to in 2 Corinthians is 1 Corinthians; and that there is no need to posit an intermediate visit or letter between the two canonical letters. Throughout the two letters Paul implements a consistent pastoral strategy, and an understanding of this strategy explains the difference in tone between various sections of the two letters. There is no need for theories of partition.
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