1 Corinthians (The New American Commentary | NAC)

by Mark Taylor

Publisher:

B&H

, 2014

Overview

Mark Taylor’s commentary on 1 Corinthians looks at Paul’s missionary journey to Corinth where he planted a church and nurtured the new believers for approximately 18 months. Taylor pays careful attention to the nuances of the English translation (NIV), the Greek text, and the units of meaning that are vital to interpreting this letter. He presents with clarity the range of scholarly opinion regarding the issues in 1 Corinthians and then makes a case for his own views.

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Key Features

• Provides extensive verse-by-verse commentary, including numerous footnotes
• Analyzes Paul’s letter to Corinth, paying specific attention to the NIV translation and the original Greek
• Features an outline introducing the book and its contents

Contents

• Letter Opening (1:1–9)
• God’s Wisdom for a Divided Church (1:10–4:21)
• Sexual Immorality, the Civil Courts, and Issues of Marriage and Singleness (5:1–7:40)
• Christian Freedom, the Priority of Love, and the Peril of Idolatry (8:1–11:1)
• The Church Gathered for Worship (11:2–14:40)
• The Resurrection of the Dead (15:1–58)
• The Collection for the Saints in Jerusalem and Travel Plans (16:1–12)
• Letter Closing (16:13–24)

Top Highlights

“Fourth, what affects one member of the body affects all members of the body.” (Page 300)

“First, each member of the body is equally a part of the body.” (Page 297)

“To desire what is ‘greater’ likely means to desire what is the most beneficial for the church.” (Page 302)

“Paul’s main concern in 11:2–16 is the edification of others to the glory of God.^{4” (Page 253)}

“Second, each part of the body has its own unique function.” (Page 298)

Product Details

• Title: 1 Corinthians
• Author: Mark Taylor
• Series: New American Commentary
• Volume: 28
• Publisher: B&H
• Print Publication Date: 2014
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. 1 Corinthians › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9781430079767, 9780805401288, 0805401288, 1430079762
• Resource ID: LLS:NAC28
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-09-24T16:33:42Z

About Mark Taylor

Mark Taylor is professor of New Testament and associate dean for master’s programs at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He earned his MDiv from Mid-American Baptist Theological Seminary and his PhD from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. His academic focus for the past several years has been the letter of James, and his dissertation on the topic, A Text-Linguistic Investigation into the Discourse Structure of James, was recently published. Dr. Taylor has served in several churches in the southeastern US.