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Reading Philippians: A Theological Introduction
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 todat, he incorporates fascinating historical case studies, modern analogies from pop culture, and practical advice and exercises for Christian formation for today.
Book Details
- Publisher: Cascade Books
- Publish Date: Feb 10th, 2020
- Pages: 132
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.00in - 5.00in - 0.38in - 0.58lb
- EAN: 9781532672958
- Categories: • Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament• Biblical Studies - New Testament - Paul's Letters• Biblical Commentary - New Testament - General
About the Author
Gupta, Nijay K.: - Nijay K. Gupta serves as assistant professor of New Testament at George Fox Evangelical Seminary. In addition to Prepare, Succeed, Advance (Pickwick 2011), he has written two other books, Colossians and Worship That Makes Sense to Paul, as well as numerous articles for journals such as The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, Journal for the Study of the New Testament, Horizons in Biblical Theology, Neotestamentica, and Journal for the Study of the Pseudepigrapha. He is currently writing the 1-2 Thessalonians volume for Cascade's New Covenant Commentary Series.
Praise for this book
"Relevant. Entertaining. Accurate. Transforming. Written for everyday Christians by an expert on Philippians, Nijay Gupta's guide strikes all the right chords."
--Matthew W. Bates, Associate Professor of Theology, Quincy University
"Philippians comes to life as Gupta illuminates the theological issues of the text and highlights the historical context of first-century Philippi. Gupta offers accessible examples as he guides readers through the practice of theological interpretation. This skillfully written commentary should be a go-to volume for any pastor, lay leader, or student who desires a concise and thorough examination of Philippians."
--Lynn Cohick, Provost and Dean, Professor of New Testament, Denver Seminary
"Gupta offers a remarkably accessible and rich introduction to Paul's Letter to the Philippians. Gupta is an ideal guide for all non-specialists wanting to learn how to read a Pauline letter with attention to its theological, historical, and exegetical texture."
--Joshua Jipp, Associate Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
"Nijay Gupta offers an informed, learned, and eminently readable introduction to Paul's Letter to the Philippians. A wonderful survey of the letter, from the summit of the Christ-hymn to Paul's soliloquy about facing possible execution, suffused with great insights about Christian community, and it puts readers in touch with the latest in Pauline scholarship. A terrific volume by a world-class Pauline scholar!"
--Michael F. Bird, Academic Dean and Lecturer in Theology, Ridley College
--Matthew W. Bates, Associate Professor of Theology, Quincy University
"Philippians comes to life as Gupta illuminates the theological issues of the text and highlights the historical context of first-century Philippi. Gupta offers accessible examples as he guides readers through the practice of theological interpretation. This skillfully written commentary should be a go-to volume for any pastor, lay leader, or student who desires a concise and thorough examination of Philippians."
--Lynn Cohick, Provost and Dean, Professor of New Testament, Denver Seminary
"Gupta offers a remarkably accessible and rich introduction to Paul's Letter to the Philippians. Gupta is an ideal guide for all non-specialists wanting to learn how to read a Pauline letter with attention to its theological, historical, and exegetical texture."
--Joshua Jipp, Associate Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
"Nijay Gupta offers an informed, learned, and eminently readable introduction to Paul's Letter to the Philippians. A wonderful survey of the letter, from the summit of the Christ-hymn to Paul's soliloquy about facing possible execution, suffused with great insights about Christian community, and it puts readers in touch with the latest in Pauline scholarship. A terrific volume by a world-class Pauline scholar!"
--Michael F. Bird, Academic Dean and Lecturer in Theology, Ridley College