2 Corinthians: A Social Identity Commentary

Philip F. Esler is Portland Chair in New Testament Studies at the University of Gloucestershire, UK.

• Series Editors' PrefacePreface and AcknowledgmentsList of AbbreviationsIntroduction1. Setting the Scene2. The Social Identity Approach to LeadershipCommentary Part A: 2 CORINTHIANS 1-7: PAUL RE-ESTABLISHES HIS LEADERSHIP 3. Reconnecting with the Corinthians (1.1-22)4. Paul Explains Himself to the Corinthians (1.23-2.13)5. Pauline Leadership and the New Covenant (2.14-3.18)6. The Signs, Trials and Triumph of Leadership (4.1-15)7. The Future Destiny of Christ-followers (4.16-5.10)8. The Foundation and Exercise of Pauline Leadership (5.11-6.2)9. Leadership and Ingroup Identity(6.3-7.4)10. Paul, Titus and the Corinthians (7.5-16)Commentary: Part B: 2: Corinthians 8-9: The Collection11. The Collection (2 Corinthians 8-9): Introductory Issues 12. The Collection (2 Corinthians 8-9) Commentary: Part C: 2 Corinthians 10-13: Paul Defends His Leadership Against His Opponents And Stiffens The Corinthians’ Identity In Christ 13. Paul’s Opponents and His Response in a Social Identity Perspective14. Paul’s Assertion of His Leadership Against the Claims of His Opponents (2 Corinthians 10)15. Claiming Honour as a Fool (2 Corinthians 11)16. Paul’s Vision and His Impending Visit to Corinth (2 Corinthians 12) 17.Confrontation in Corinth and Conclusion (2 Corinthians 13) ReferencesIndex of AuthorsIndex of Ancient and Biblical References

While "social identity" is the underlying guiding focus, Esler's commentary provides a well-informed and illuminating analysis of the letter as a whole and the rich Pauline theology it expresses.