A Critical And Exegetical Commentary On The Second Epistle Of St. Paul To The Corinthians

By Alfred Plummer

Book Overview

Masterful, measured, uncompromising. A model of measured clarity. Alfred Plummer's A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Second Epistle of St Paul to the Corinthians offers patient, line-by-line attention to language, context and doctrine. Plummer proceeds with close textual judgement, weighing variant readings and Greek usage with a practised hand; his notes illuminate rhetorical shape, pastoral tone and theological argument without devolving into obscurity. The result is disciplined new testament exegesis and a balanced pauline epistles analysis that functions as a theological reference book for study and sermon preparation. Useful both to those engaged in christian scripture study and to readers new to biblical criticism, the commentary supplies sharp second corinthians interpretation alongside the calm judgements expected of nineteenth century theology. It reads as a clergy study guide, a seminary textbook resource and a distinguished member of any bible commentary collection. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Its voice belongs to the era of Victorian biblical scholarship, and yet its method still rewards scrutiny: precise exegesis, clear argument and a preference for evidence over speculation. As part of classic bible commentaries and among alfred plummer works, this commentary has historical value for scholars of intellectual history and practical value for pastors and students. Collectors of classic literature will value the edition's provenance and sober tone, while casual readers seeking a reliable guide to second corinthians interpretation will find lucid help. For libraries assembling a representative bible commentary collection or for anyone seeking a sustained theological companion to Paul's letters, this edition restores a key resource to active use.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354215262
• ISBN13: 9789354215261
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 462 Pages
• Weight: 2.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.5" x 11.0"