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Philippians
Philippians
Philippians
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In this fine new commentary on Paul's letter to the Philippians, Stephen Fowl notes that for the great premodern commentators of the Christian tradition, the literal sense of Scripture is always regulated by theological concerns. Thus, unlike commentaries that simply append theology to historical criticism, Fowl's volume displays disciplined attention to the text of Philippians in ways that enhance rather than frustrate theological inquiry.

While Fowl engages the great scholars of the past, John Chrysostom and Thomas Aquinas among them, he also draws a novel theology of friendship from Paul's letter and unpacks how the teachings of Philippians might be embodied today by Christians in the West.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherEerdmans
Release dateNov 1, 2005
ISBN9781467423755
Philippians
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Stephen E. Fowl

Stephen E. Fowl is professor of theology at Loyola College in Maryland. His previous books include The Story of Christ in the Ethics of Paul, Reading in Communion (with L. Gregory Jones), and Engaging Scripture."

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    Stephen Fowl is quickly becoming one of my favorite writers. He is constantly thoughtful and provocative. His work on Philippians is a stellar example of the current revival of "theological commentary." His command of New Testament exegesis is matched by his command of theological tradition , and both are masterfully blended here. I consider this a model for my own hoped-for ventures into the world of commentary writing.

    I must say, though, that this is not a book for novices in the field of biblical/theological studies. This was my first sustained study of this particular letter, but I have over 10 years experience in the larger field (my specialty is Old Testament prophets). Beginners may find the work overly daunting, intermediates will find plenty of insightful "nuggets," while experts will find Fowl making informed contributions to some of the key debates in the book.
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    Very strong commentary, drawing on a wide range of the Christian tradition, both in Biblical studies and theology. The concluding section of Christian Friendship and Community is fantastic.

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