The First Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians

by James Moffatt

Publisher:

Harper & Brothers

, 1938

Overview

James Moffatt’s commentary on First Corinthians asserts practical and necessary interpretation of the original texts. Moffatt states that the early church was focused on establishing doctrine, rather than concerning itself with engaging commentary. This commentary is the bridge between established doctrine and coherent commentary for the Epistle of First Corinthians.

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Key Features

• Provides commentary on First Corinthians
• Offers practical interpretation of the original texts
• Discusses the significance of First Corinthians

Contents

Top Highlights

“ It is this power of God, not of human skill in logic or eloquence, which produces solid convictions of faith;” (Page 24)

“ consequently can only be discussed with Christians fully initiated into the revelation” (Page 25)

“The startling paradox of a Christ or messiah who had been crucified” (Page 23)

“with a trembling fear of proving unequal to the task” (Page 24)

“God has chosen and called the ordinary individual no less than in the case of a specific vocation like the apostolate.” (Page 4)

Product Details

• Title: The First Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians
• Author: James Moffatt
• Publisher: Harper and Brothers Publishing
• Publication Date: 1890
• Pages: 326

About James Moffatt

James Moffatt (1870–1944) was educated at Glasgow University and went on to become a professor of Greek and New Testament Exegesis at Oxford in 1911. A short while later, Moffatt accepted the position of professor of church history at the United Free Church College. Moffatt’s utmost ambition was to provide an easily readable Bible. His contributions included paraphrased translations for coherent understanding. Moffatt is the author of International Critical Commentary (ICC) A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews.