Philippians :  a new translation with introduction and commentary /  [print] 
Society of Biblical Literature abbreviation for series:  AB 
John Reumann. 
 - New Haven :  Yale University Press,  (c)2008. 
 - xxiv, 805 pages :  illustrations ;  25 cm. 
 - The Anchor Bible. .
 - Anchor Bible. .
<br/><br/> 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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<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0300140452 9780300140453 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2007942902 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. No.: </label>GBA889585  bnb 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>002626994  IsJJNL 014-66993  Uk 014669930  Uk 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Uniform Titles: </label><br/>Bible.--Philippians--Commentaries.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>New Testament Bible Study. New Testament Commentaries. Bible // N.T. // Philippians.  Commentaries 
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Commentaries.<br/>Philippians Commentaries.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BS2705.55.B582.P455 2008 BS2705.A534