Writing in an approachable and anecdotal style, Tom Wright helps us to understand from the beginning of the letter that something unexplained yet terrible had happened. We feel the pain of Paul from the very opening lines, as he confronts dreadful issues of sorrow and hurt, emerging with a clearer p
Paul for Everyone: 1 Corinthians
โ Scribed by Tom Wright
- Publisher
- SPCK
- Year
- 2003
- Tongue
- English
- Series
- New Testament for Everyone
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
Making use of his true scholar's understanding, yet writing in an approachable and anecdotal style, Wright shows us the liveliness of cosmopolitan Corinth, and reveals the wisdom and challenge of Paul's writing, bringing out the pastoral sensitivity and deep insight that make this letter one of Paul's crowning achievements.
โฆ Subjects
Christian Nonfiction; Religion & Spirituality; Nonfiction; REL006720
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