Second Corinthians

Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching

by Ernest Best

This commentary, a part of the Interpretation series, explores the book of Second Corinthians. A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the Bible in the church. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry.

Genres: Reference, Biblical Studies, New Testament, Christianity, Theology, Religion

142 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Ethan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Interpretation commentary series is designed to present the basic meaning of the text in context with a view to encouragement of themes for preaching and teaching according to the Common Revised Lectionary. For 2 Corinthians, Best affirms the unity of the text as a single letter written by Paul, respects the various sections involved, and presents a lot of great points for consideration in terms of teaching and preaching the text.

[Bob · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent interpretation of one of Paul's greatest works.Best is an Emeritus Professor of Divinity and 'Biblical Criticism at the University of Glasgow.The fact that he is of Scottish blood and add the other wrinkle that the Editor for this book was a James L. Mays, who is Professor Emeritus of Hebrew and Old Testament Interpretation at Union Theological Seminary in Virginia and you have quite a package in this little book.
Bob I.

[Brian White · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have found several other volumes in this series very useful but this volume was disappointing. The writer often refers the reader to more academic commentaries for more information. The reader would do well to bypass this commentary in the first place and read N.T. Wright or another current scholar. This was a huge step down from the commentary on 1 Corinthians in this series which I found very useful.

[Wilhelmina Jenkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very helpful reference for studying 2 Corinthians.