Philippians : a new translation with introduction and commentary /

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Uniform title:Bible. Philippians. English. Reumann. 2008.
Imprint:New Haven : Yale University Press, ©2008.
Description:1 online resource (xxiv, 805 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
Series:The Anchor Yale Bible ; v. 33B
Bible. English. Anchor Yale Bible. 2008 ; v. 33B.
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URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11300627
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Other authors / contributors:Reumann, John.
ISBN:9780300157703
0300157703
9781282415911
1282415913
9786612415913
6612415916
9780300140453
0300140452
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Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 23-50) and indexes.
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Summary: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
Other form:Print version: Bible. N.T. Philippians. English. Reumann. 2008. Philippians. New Haven : Yale University Press, ©2008 9780300140453