The First Epistle to the Corinthians

內容簡介

Roman Corinth in the time of Paul : geography, archaeology, socioeconomic status, prosperity, and culture of pragmatic pluralism -- The Christian community in Corinth : beginnings, nature, and relations with Paul -- The occasion of the Epistle : dates, reports, letters, and integrity -- Argument and rhetoric : does Paul the letter writer, theologian, and pastor use rhetorical forms and structures? -- Address, greeting, and thanksgiving (1:1-9) -- Causes and cures of splits within the community; loyalty groupings or status groupings in conflict with the nature of the cross, the Spirit, and the ministry (1:10-4:21) -- Moral issues which demand a clear-cut verdict (5:1-6:20) -- Response to inquiries about marriage and related issues and about associations with idols (7:1-11:1) -- Freedom, status, reciprocity, and respect for the other in the ordering of public worship and in attitudes toward "spiritual gifts" (11:2-14:40) -- The resurrection of the dead (15:1-58) -- Further matters of concern (16:1-24).