Reading Philippians : a theological introduction /

Gupta, Nijay K.,

Reading Philippians : a theological introduction / [print] Nijay K. Gupta. - Eugene, Oregon : Cascade Books, (c)2020. - vii, 129 pages ; 21 cm. - Cascade Companions . - Cascade companions. .

Translated from the Ancient Greek.

Introduction ; -- Reading Philippians in context ; -- Confidence in the unstoppable God ; -- All that is good goes down ; -- Becoming friends of the cross ; -- Keep calm and carry on ; -- What are scholars saying about Philippians?

"In this new introduction and guide to Paul's Letter to the Philippians, Nijay K. Gupta makes the background, messages, and theological importance of this text understandable and interesting to lay readers and students. Reading Philippians includes Gupta's own English translation of Philippians. In his discussion of the value and significance of this text for Christians today, he incorporates fascinating historical case studies, modern analogies from pop culture, and practical advice and exercises for Christian formation for today."--Back cover.



9781532672941 9781532672958 9781532672965

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Bible.--Philippians--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.--Philippians--Theology.

BS2705.G977.R433 2020