Paul Barnett is a New Testament scholar and Australian Anglican bishop. An expert in historical Jesus studies, he is also the author of Is the New Testament History? and the New International Commentary on the New Testament volume on 2 Corinthians.
Catholic Biblical Quarterly
"Easy to read and accessible to a wide range of readers. Barnett
pays careful attention to the Greek text and clarifies for the
readers the grammatical and logical connections between Paul's
statements. . . Barnett succeeds in presenting a careful scholarly,
theological, and pastoral reading of the text of 2 Corinthians. He
traces Paul's argument through 2 Corinthians with care and
consistency. He does so with a concern for the pastoral heart and
method of Paul, yet without forcing every text into an easy
contemporary application. . . A valuable resource for teachers and
pastors who seek to understand the issues and argument of 2
Corinthians, especially for those who want to examine how Paul as
pastor wrestles with this troubled congregation." Church
Libraries
"An excellent commentary, especially for serious students and
pastors." Internationale Zeitschriftenschau f�r Bibelwissenschaft
und Grenzgebiete (IZBG)
"All theological libraries need this important resource." Louvain
Studies
"There is much thoughtful reflection in this commentary that will
be of interest to scholars, pastors, and readers in general.
Pastors in particular and Christians in general will find both
comfort and challenge in the author's actualizing reflections. . .
The work as a whole reflects diligent labor and a spirit both
scholarly and pastoral." Southwestern Journal of Theology
"This book is full of good theological insights and is now the
evangelical commentary of choice on II Corinthians. It will serve
students and pastors for many years to come. Buy it." The Bible
Today
"Does what a good commentary is supposed to do--provides the reader
with a wealth of background on the probable setting of the letter,
its literary structure, and major motifs. His comments also have a
strong pastoral bent, a plus particularly for this theologically
rich letter. Pastors and biblical students will find this a
substantial resource for an in-depth study of 2 Corinthians."
Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society
"In one respect the book fills a much-needed vacuum today. Very
little has been done in commentary format with the theology of
Paul's letters. And the author takes great pains to tie together
the theological threads of 2 Corinthians. . . Another strength is
the author's firsthand acquaintance with a wide range of primary
sources that helps in setting forth the first-century religious and
theological milieu. Also, the theologically focused introductions
to each pericope are themselves worth the price of the volume."
Journal of Theological Studies
"Dr. Barnett has made a substantial contribution to this impressive
series. While engaging in a thoroughgoing manner with the main
thrusts of contemporary research into the problems of a uniquely
difficult epistle, he has borne in mind the non-specialists who
form an important part of his intended readership. He has made the
fruits of scholarship accessible to such readers without any
serious loss of depth and penetration."
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