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Philippians : a new translation with introduction and commentary / John Reumann.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Original language: Greek, Ancient (to 1453) Series: Publication details: New Haven : Yale University Press, (c)2008.Description: xxiv, 805 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780300140453
Other title:
  • Society of Biblical Literature abbreviation for series: AB
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • BS2705 .P455 2008
  • BS2705
Available additional physical forms:Subject: In Philippians John Reumann offers both classical approaches and new methods of understanding this New Testament book. With fresh commentary on the social world and rhetorical criticism, and a special focus on the contributions of the Philippian house churches to Paul's work and early Christian mission, Reumann clarifies Paul's attitudes toward and interactions with the Philippians." "Departing from traditional readings of Philippians in light of Acts, Reumann allows Paul to speak in his own right. His three letters from Ephesus shed new light on relationships, and we come to see how he approves some aspects of the dominant "culture of friendship" in Greco-Roman Philippi while disapproving others. He seeks to help the Philippians discern how to be citizens of the heavenly kingdom and also Caesar's state, though there is an undercurrent of "Christ vs. Caesar.
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Reference (Library Use ONLY) G. Allen Fleece Library COMMENTARY BS2705.A534 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) PHIL Available Anchor Bible 31923002035836

In Philippians John Reumann offers both classical approaches and new methods of understanding this New Testament book. With fresh commentary on the social world and rhetorical criticism, and a special focus on the contributions of the Philippian house churches to Paul's work and early Christian mission, Reumann clarifies Paul's attitudes toward and interactions with the Philippians." "Departing from traditional readings of Philippians in light of Acts, Reumann allows Paul to speak in his own right. His three letters from Ephesus shed new light on relationships, and we come to see how he approves some aspects of the dominant "culture of friendship" in Greco-Roman Philippi while disapproving others. He seeks to help the Philippians discern how to be citizens of the heavenly kingdom and also Caesar's state, though there is an undercurrent of "Christ vs. Caesar.

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