[PDF] Pauls Gift From Philippi eBook

Author : Gerald W. Peterman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 22,25 MB
Release : 1997-03-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521572200

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This book is a study of Paul's response to the financial help he received from the church in Philippi whilst he was a prisoner in Rome. Philippians 4.10-20 has always puzzled commentators because of its seemingly strained and tortured mode of thanks. Word studies, psychological studies and literary studies have all failed to provide insight into the text, which is unique in the Pauline corpus. Using contemporary sources Dr Peterman re-examines this difficult passage in the light of Greek and Roman practices and language regarding the exchange of gifts and favours in society. He concludes that 'gift exchange' or 'social reciprocity', with its expectations and obligations, permeated every level of society in Paul's day, and that Paul's seemingly ungracious response was an attempt to create a new, Christian attitude to gifts and to giving.

Author : Neal Pirolo
Publisher : Authentic
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 23,97 MB
Release : 2006-04
Category :
ISBN : 9781850786771

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It is plain even from Paul's own writings that other presentations of the Christian message than his own were current during his apostolic career. With some of these other presentations he is quite happy; against others he found it necessary to put his readers on their guard.In these four studies originally presented as the inaugural series of Didsbury Lectures at the British Isles Nazarene College Manchester F.F. Bruce discusses what we know about the history of non-Pauline Christianity in the first century. Judiciously drawing upon material from the whole of the New Testament he relates it to other early Christian literature in order to provide a highly readable outline of an important area.But as he warns this book does not study the literature for its own sake. Instead it focuses on the leaders of early non-Pauline Christianity with their associates from whom the literature provides indispensable evidence.The topics covered are Chapter 1 Peter and the Eleven Chapter 2 Stephen and Other

Author : Charalambos Bakirtzis
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 30,71 MB
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1606089293

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Representing a cooperative effort between archaeologists and New Testament Scholars, this volume presents a full account of all archaeological finds related to Philippi as it existed in the early Roman imperial period. In addition, it contains a discussion of the consequences of the discovery in Philippi of the early fourth-century "Basilika of Paul" and the subsequent construction of an octagon around an older tomb of a hero, suggesting that a cult of the martyr Paul flourished in Philippi during the fourth, fifth, and sixth centuries. The volume also includes the first-ever publication of a recently discovered inscription mentioning a Jewish synagogue, photographs, and illustrations. Contents: "Introduction" by Helmut Koester "Colonia Iulia Philippensis" by Chaido Koukouli-Chrysantaki "Paul and Philippi: The Archaeological Evidence" by Charalambos Bakirtzis "Paul and Philippi: The Evidence from Early Christian Literature" by Helmut Koester "Dead Paul: The Apostle as Martyr in Philippi" by Allen Dwight Callahan

Author : Davorin Peterlin
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 47,22 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004103054

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This study provides a new perspective on the contents of Philippians by investigating the wider context of disunity in the church, which focused on the issue of financial support for Paul.

Author : Gordon D. Fee
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 17,10 MB
Release : 1995-07-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802825117

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Gordon Fee's study on Paul's letter to the Philippians is a contribution to The New International Commentary on the New Testament. Prepared by some of the world's leading scholars, the series provides an exposition of the New Testament books that is thorough and fully abreast of modern scholarship yet faithful to the Scriptures as the infallible Word of God.

Author : James Rochford
Publisher : New Paradigm Pub.
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,86 MB
Release : 2013-05-20
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ISBN : 9780983668169

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Evidence Unseen is the most accessible and careful though through response to most current attacks against the Christian worldview.

Author : John M. G. Barclay
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 49,75 MB
Release : 2017-09-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802875327

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John Barclay explores Pauline theology anew from the perspective of grace. Arguing that Paul's theology of grace is best approached in light of ancient notions of "gift," Barclay describes Paul's relationship to Judaism in a fresh way. Barclay focuses on divine gift-giving, which for Paul, he says, is focused and fulfilled in the gift of Christ. He both offers a new appraisal of Paul's theology of the Christ-event as gift as it comes to expression in Galatians and Romans and presents a nuanced and detailed consideration of the history of reception of Paul, including Augustine, Luther, Calvin, and Barth.

Author : John F. MacArthur
Publisher : HarperChristian Resources
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 12,12 MB
Release : 2015-12-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0718035305

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Circumstances... They are not all they're cracked up to be. For instance, Paul wrote his letter to the Philippians from a Roman prison cell, yet despite those dire circumstances, his major theme in the letter was joy How did Paul find joy in a Roman prison cell? He didn't! He took his joy in Christ into jail with him. Paul's circumstances did not dictate his attitude. In this letter, he demonstrated several life attitudes that were shocking in their audacity and counter intuitiveness: Rejoice in the Lord, always Living means living for Christ, and dying is even better Think of others as better than yourselves Whatever things were gain, count them as loss You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you! —ABOUT THE SERIES— The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates: Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text. Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context. Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life. Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.

Author : G. Walter Hansen
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 41,77 MB
Release : 2009-10-05
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 0802837379

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In this clear, concise exegetical commentary, G. Walter Hansen offers rich exposition of the text of Philippians as well as wisdom and maturity in its application. In so doing he emphasizes partnership the social and corporate dimensions of community in the progress of the gospel. / After a moderately sized bibliography, the introduction takes up the historical setting of the city of Philippi, the nature of the letter, the occasion of the letter, and a preview of two key themes, the gospel of Christ and the community in Christ. The commentary itself considers Philippians in light of these themes, considering the greetings, reports of Gospel ministry, recommendations of two Christ-like servants, and other emphases on the gospel and on partners or servants.

Author : Ben Witherington, III
Publisher : Trinity Press International
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 27,80 MB
Release : 1994-11
Category : Religion
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Presents an exposition of Paul's letter following an introduction to the background and foreground of Paul and the Philippine letter. Applies insights from the social sciences and from Greco-Roman rhetoric to Philippians, distilling the benefits of these new disciplines for the study of this letter.>