The book is meant to give a literal exposition of 1 Corinthians and its author, i.e.,
Paul the Apostle. The specific and the supporting arguments of each unit vividly depict
the corrupted religious life setting of the Corinthian congregation and Paul's indication
of the irregularities both in terms of their social and religious life and for a holy
living.
Though the present work is not a verse-by-verse exposition of the text, the author has
artistically addressed the different matters of concern that Paul stated in his letter
which he faced in the church, and has given an extensive and profound elucidation about
it. A careful reading of the present work will help everyone to understand its original
background and to be away from any kind of interpretational misconceptions. Most
importantly, the book is a helpful guideline to draw applications to deal with the present
perils of the church coherently. There is no doubt that the author could successfully
explicate the sound doctrinal regulations Paul gives to the Body of Christ.
Contents
Foreword-1
Foreword-2
Preface
Introduction
City of Corinth: A Brief History
The Anatomy of 1 Corinthians
1. The Opening
1.1 Identification of the Author and Co-author/Fellow-worker (1:1-2)
1.2 Greetings (1:3)
1.3 Introductory Thanksgiving (4-9)
1.4 Specific Purpose
2. The Body
2.1 Problems
2.2 Paul's Response to the Queries
3. The Closing
3.1 The Peace Benediction
3.2 Hortatory Section
3.3 Greetings
3.4 Autograph (21a)
3.5 The Grace Benediction (v. 23)
Conclusion
Jojan Jose has received Master of Theology in New Testament from
Hindustan Bible Institute & College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and Martin Luther Christian
University, Shillong, Meghalaya. He is a gifted preacher and teacher of the Word of God.
He is the author of `The Concept of God in James-Importance and Implications: A
Contribution to the New Testament Theology' (Notion Press, 2017). He is married to Jaimol.
They have been working as missionaries in North India and are members of the resident
faculty at Mission India Theological Seminary, Nagpur, Maharashtra. They have a son, Joash
J. Jojan and a daughter, Janice Jemi Jojan.
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