The world of 1 Corinthians :

Malcolm, Matthew R. 1975-

The world of 1 Corinthians : an exegetical source book of literary and visual backgrounds / Matthew R. Malcolm. - Milton, Keynes, UK : Paternoster, c2012. - xliv, 169 p. : illus., maps ; pbk ; 23 cm.

"Includes companion website with full-sized photos and diagrams for church and classroom use." - Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: Orientation to the backgrounds of 1 Corinthians --
Ancient literature and authors --
The world of 1 Corinthians: 1 Corinthians and illuminating backgrounds --
Greetings and thanksgiving --
The Cross confronts divisive autonomous boasting in human wisdom --
The cross applied. 1. Your body belongs to the Lord --
The cross applied. 2. Discern the body --
Present death and future resurrection --
Those who labour.



9781842277423

50341062 Libraries Australia


Bible.--N.T.--Corinthians, 1st--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.--N.T.--Corinthians, 1st--History of contemporary events.


Corinth (Greece)--Antiquities.

227.2067/MAL