2 Corinthians (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament)

In this addition to the award-winning BECNT series, a respected New Testament scholar offers a substantive evangelical commentary on 2 Corinthians. George Guthrie leads readers through the intricacies of literary structure, word meanings, cultural backdrop, and theological proclamation, offering insights applicable to modern ministry contexts. As with all BECNT volumes, this commentary features the author's detailed interaction with the Greek text; extensive research; thoughtful, chapter–by–chapter exegesis; and an acclaimed, user–friendly design. It admirably achieves the dual aims of the series—academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility—making it a useful tool for pastors, church leaders, students, and teachers.

 

About the Series:

The Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT) series provides commentaries that blend scholarly depth with readability, exegetical detail with sensitivity to the whole, and attention to critical problems with theological relevance.:

• All volumes feature the author's detailed interaction with the Greek text and are specifically designed with students and pastors in mind.
• The biblical author's central themes are developed throughout with each exegetical unit being related to the overall development of the biblical book.
• The user-friendly design includes shaded-text chapter introductions summarizing the key themes of each thought unit.
• Chapter outlines and overviews allow easy entry into the discussion and aid comprehension and recall.
• Additional notes comment on unique aspects of a book, problem passages, textual variants, and other critical issues.

With extensive research and thoughtful chapter-by-chapter exegesis, these commentaries will be valued by students, professors, and pastors alike.

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