PhilippiansFind academic sophistication, pastoral sensitivity, and accessibility in the award-winning BECNT series With its user-friendly design, this commentary by Moisés Silva provides a substantive yet accessible discussion of Philippians to help pastors, students, and teachers understand and explain this letter. Each passage is presented in three parts: Silva's own translation of the Greek text; exegesis and exposition of each unit of thought; and additional notes on textual matters. Throughout the commentary, Silva asks what is distinctive about this letter and shows how each passage contributes to Paul's overall argument. The second edition has been updated to interact with important recent scholarship on Philippians and to incorporate the well-regarded BECNT layout. As with all BECNT volumes, this informative, balanced commentary features: ● Detailed interaction with the Greek text ● Extensive research ● Chapter-by-chapter exegesis ● A blend of scholarly depth and readability ● An acclaimed, user-friendly design The BECNT series aims for academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility, making it a useful tool for pastors, church leaders, students, and teachers. |
Contents
Introduction to Philippians | 1 |
111 37 | 12 |
1226 59 | 74 |
27230 | 92 |
141 | 143 |
223 | 190 |
Scribal Tendencies in the Pauline Epistles | 211 |
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