Second Corinthians (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture)
Examine the New Testament from within the living tradition of the Catholic Church

There is an increasing hunger among Catholics to study the Bible in depth and in a way that integrates Scripture with Catholic doctrine, worship, and daily life.

Second Corinthians is the fourth of seventeen volumes in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS), a new series that will cover the entire New Testament and interprets Scripture from within the living tradition of the Church.

The CCSS relates Scripture to Christian life today, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students better comprehend the Bible and use it more effectively.

Commentary features include:
● Biblical text from the New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
● References to the Catechism, the Lectionary, and related biblical texts
● Theological insights from Church fathers, saints, and popes
● Reflection and application sections for daily Christian living
● Suggested resources and an index of pastoral subjects

Attractively packaged and accessibly written, the CCSS aims to help readers understand their faith more deeply, nourish their spiritual life, and share the good news with others.
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Second Corinthians (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture)
Examine the New Testament from within the living tradition of the Catholic Church

There is an increasing hunger among Catholics to study the Bible in depth and in a way that integrates Scripture with Catholic doctrine, worship, and daily life.

Second Corinthians is the fourth of seventeen volumes in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS), a new series that will cover the entire New Testament and interprets Scripture from within the living tradition of the Church.

The CCSS relates Scripture to Christian life today, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students better comprehend the Bible and use it more effectively.

Commentary features include:
● Biblical text from the New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
● References to the Catechism, the Lectionary, and related biblical texts
● Theological insights from Church fathers, saints, and popes
● Reflection and application sections for daily Christian living
● Suggested resources and an index of pastoral subjects

Attractively packaged and accessibly written, the CCSS aims to help readers understand their faith more deeply, nourish their spiritual life, and share the good news with others.
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Second Corinthians (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture)

Second Corinthians (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture)

Second Corinthians (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture)

Second Corinthians (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture)

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Overview

Examine the New Testament from within the living tradition of the Catholic Church

There is an increasing hunger among Catholics to study the Bible in depth and in a way that integrates Scripture with Catholic doctrine, worship, and daily life.

Second Corinthians is the fourth of seventeen volumes in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS), a new series that will cover the entire New Testament and interprets Scripture from within the living tradition of the Church.

The CCSS relates Scripture to Christian life today, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students better comprehend the Bible and use it more effectively.

Commentary features include:
● Biblical text from the New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
● References to the Catechism, the Lectionary, and related biblical texts
● Theological insights from Church fathers, saints, and popes
● Reflection and application sections for daily Christian living
● Suggested resources and an index of pastoral subjects

Attractively packaged and accessibly written, the CCSS aims to help readers understand their faith more deeply, nourish their spiritual life, and share the good news with others.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780801035838
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Publication date: 12/01/2009
Series: Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture Series
Pages: 320
Sales rank: 808,107
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.72(d)

About the Author

Thomas D. Stegman, SJ (1963-2023; PhD, Emory University), served as dean of the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. He is the author of The Character of Jesus: The Linchpin to Paul's Argument in 2 Corinthians.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Setting the Stage (1:1-11)
Aligned with the Yes of Jesus (1:12-22)
Clearing the Air (1:23-2:13)
Minister of the New Covenant (2:14-3:11)
Transformed into "the Image of God" (3:12-4:6)
Suffering As a Mark of Apostleship (4:7-15)
Resurrection Hope (4:16-5:10)
Christ's Compelling Love and God's Gift of Reconciliation (5:11-21)
Résumé of the Minister of Reconciliation (6:1-10)
"Open Your Hearts" (6:11-7:4)
Looking Back, Once More (7:5-16)
Collection for the Jerusalem Church (1): Participating in the Work of Grace (8:1-24)
Collection for the Jerusalem Church (2): Theological Foundation and Fruits (9:1-15)
"Battling" on Behalf of God (10:1-18)
Paul vs. the "Superapostles" (11:1-15)
Foolish Boasting (11:16-33)
Power in Weakness (12:1-13)
Announcing His Third Visit (12:14-13:4)
"Take on the Character of Jesus" (13:5-13)
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