Title: The epistles of 2 Corinthians and 1 Peter : newly discovered commentaries /
Authors: Lightfoot, J. B. 1828-1889,; Witherington, Ben, 1951-; Still, Todd D.
Year: 2016
Subjects: Bible. Commentaries.; Bible. Commentaries.; Bible.; Bible.
Abstract: "Lightfoot was well known as a Pauline expert given his commentaries on Galatians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon, and fragments of his work on Romans, 1 Corinthians, Ephesians, and 1 and 2 Thessalonians were published posthumously. It is therefore a delight to have his notes on 2 Corinthians available for the first time. Lightfoot was also interested in the life and work of Peter. The introduction to his commentary on 1 Peter provides insightful analysis of the chronology and context of the epistle. Lightfoot seeks to demonstrate that Peter knew Paul's work and that these two great apostles were in harmony regarding theology and ethics." -- Inside cover
Contents: Part one : Pauline prolegomena : of chronology and context -- Part two : commentary on 2 Corinthians -- The salutation and the supplication -- Why a further visit failed to happen -- Excursus : on the use of the first person plural in St. Paul's epistles -- The ministry of death, and the ministry of life -- Eternal treasures in earthen vessels -- Of temporary tents and eternal houses -- The ministry of suffering and reconciliation -- Frank speech and fresh hope -- 2 Corinthians 7 -- About the collection -- 2 Corinthians 9 --2 Corinthians 10 -- 2 Corinthians 11 -- Part three : introduction to the commentary on 1 Peter -- Part four : commentary on 1 Peter -- A living hope, a call to holy living -- The living stone and the living stones -- Heirs of life, followers of Christ's example of suffering.