Philippians

Hardback

Main Details

Title Philippians
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Michael F. Bird
By (author) Nijay K. Gupta
SeriesNew Cambridge Bible Commentary
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:214
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 152
ISBN/Barcode 9781108473880
ClassificationsDewey:227.6077
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 7 May 2020
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

In this commentary, Michael Bird and Nijay Gupta situate Paul's letter to the Philippians within the context of his imprisonment as well as the Philippians' situation of suffering and persecution. Paul draws the Philippians' attention to the power and progress of the gospel in spite of difficult circumstances. He also warns them about the dangers of rival Christian groups who preach out of poor motives or have a truncated gospel. Bird and Gupta unpack the rich wisdom and theology of the Christ Hymn (2:6-11). Throughout the commentary, they apply a broad range of exegetical tools to interpret this letter including historical, sociological, rhetorical, and literary analysis, and they give attention to the reception of this important Pauline text throughout history. Bird and Gupta also includes short reflections on the meaning of Philippians for today.

Author Biography

Michael F. Bird is Academic Dean and Lecturer in Theology at Ridley College, Melbourne. He is the author commentaries on Romans and Colossians, and the author of An Anomalous Jew: Paul among Jews, Greeks, and Romans (2016) and The Saving Righteousness of God (2007). Nijay K. Gupta is Associate Professor of New Testament at Portland Seminary, Oregon. He has written commentaries on 1-2 Thessalonians and Colossians and is the author of Paul and the Language of Faith (2020). Together with Michael F. Bird, he is a co-founder and served as the first editors of the Journal for the Study of Paul and his Letters.