Reading Philippians
A Theological Introduction
Published on 10. February 2020
132 pages
978-1-5326-7296-5 (ISBN)
Description
In this new introduction and guide to Paul's Letter to the Philippians, Nijay K. Gupta makes the background, messages, and theological importance of this text understandable and interesting to lay readers and students. Reading Philippians includes Gupta's own English translation of Philippians. In his discussion of the value and significance of this text for Christians todat, he incorporates fascinating historical case studies, modern analogies from pop culture, and practical advice and exercises for Christian formation for today.
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Nijay K. Gupta is Associate Professor of New Testament at Portland Seminary. He has written or edited six books and has published dozens of academic articles. He is an award-winning researcher and a member of the Society of New Testament Studies.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Reading Philippians in Context
- Chapter 3: Confidence in the Unstoppable God
- Chapter 4: All That is Good Goes Down
- Chapter 5: Becoming Friends of the Cross
- Chapter 6: Keep Calm and Carry On
- Chapter 7: What Are Scholars Saying about Philippians?
- Bibliography
