Saint Paul's Epistle To The Philippians (1896)

By J.B. Lightfoot

Book Overview

""Saint Paul�������s Epistle To The Philippians"" is a book written by Joseph Barber Lightfoot in 1896. The book is a detailed commentary on the Epistle to the Philippians, which is one of the books of the New Testament in the Bible. The Epistle to the Philippians is a letter written by Saint Paul to the Christian community in Philippi, a city in ancient Greece. The letter is a source of guidance and encouragement for the early Christian community, and it is still relevant today. In this book, Lightfoot provides a thorough analysis of the Epistle to the Philippians. He discusses the historical and cultural context in which the letter was written, and he explains the theological and spiritual significance of the text. Lightfoot's commentary is based on his extensive knowledge of ancient Greek and his deep understanding of the Bible. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a particular section of the Epistle to the Philippians. Lightfoot's commentary is highly detailed, and he provides a wealth of information about the language, grammar, and syntax of the text. He also explores the themes and motifs of the letter, such as the importance of unity and the role of suffering in the Christian life. Overall, ""Saint Paul�������s Epistle To The Philippians"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Bible, theology, or Christian history. It provides a comprehensive analysis of one of the most important texts in the New Testament, and it offers insights into the early Christian community and its beliefs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165803208
• ISBN13: 9781165803200
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Short but full of good theology

I bought this book because I own another one (Romans) from this series, and Lightfoot's commentary is considered a classic. I was not disappointed at all with this purchase. It is short which actually makes sense because the book of Philippians is only four chapters long. Despite its brevity, it contains lots of great information about the book of Philippians. First - it includes an excellent introduction to the book, giving its context, and explaining the context of Paul's situation. Second - Lightfoot's translation of the original text is rich and wonderful. When I read his translation and notes I really learned a lot more about what Paul had to say to the church of Philippi - one of his favorite congregations. It truly reveals the heart of Paul towards these people, and the joy he received from God despite being in prison while writing it. If you are interested in learning more about the book of Philippians, I highly recommend this commentary. It is easy enough for the average reader (like myself) to understand, and short enough to read quickly. Lastly, I used some of this commentary when preparing classes for the youth of our church, and found it very helpful in revealing the heart of Paul to a young generation.

This commentary stands the test of time...

As a Precepts Upon Precepts leader, I usually purchase no less than three commentaries on each book I lead. Invarably, one of these commentaries always stands out above the rest. That is certainly the case with this excellent exposition on Philippians written by the great nineteenth century New Testament scholar, J.B. Lightfoot. It is written in an easy to understand verse by verse layout with an excellent emphasis given to the original Greek usage of the words. The detailed explaination of the use of the word "form" will certainly enlighten any believer to the true meaning of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. If you are studying Philippians and can afford only one commentary, this is the one to purchase.