The question that Paul set before the ancient church in Corinth - Do you not recognize that Jesus Christ is in and among you? (2 Cor 13:5) ù remains a critical question for the church today. This commentary by Mark Seifrid offers a unified reading of 2 Corinthians, which has often been regarded as a composite of excerpts and fragments, as Seifrid seeks to hear Paul's message afresh and communicate it to our time. (= 9780802837394)
"Mark Seifrid takes a distinctive approach to the commentator's task: rather than cataloging and evaluating the opinions of modern scholars, he chooses to focus on his own fresh, stimulating, and very definite interpretation of the letter, its theology, and its significance for fundamental issues of hermeneutics." - Douglas J. Moo
"Seifrid brings extraordinary erudition, exegetical precision, and astute theological reflection to the interpretation of this poignant letter. He makes Paul's parental love for his problem church come alive and presents his word of the cross so that it also speaks to present-day realities. . . . An outstanding addition to an excellent commentary series." - David E. Garland
Series: Pillar New Testament Commentary.