In Hebrews, James Thompson brings the insight of a veteran teacher and writer to bear on a New Testament book whose rich imagery and memorable phrases have long shaped Christian discourse. This commentary, like each in the Paideia series, approaches each text in its final, canonical form, proceeding by sense units rather than word-by-word or verse-by-verse. Each sense unit is explored in three sections: (1) introductory matters, (2) tracing the train of thought, (3) key hermeneutical and theological questions.

Amid conflicting ideas about what the church should be and do in a post-Christian climate, the missing voice is that of Paul. The New Testament’s most prolific church planter, Paul faced diverse challenges as he worked to form congregations.

The Paideia series approaches each text in its final, canonical form, proceeding by sense units (pericopes) rather than word-by-word or verse-by-verse. Thus, each commentary follows the original train of thought as indicated by the author instead of modern artificial distinctions. Using this approach, one is able to grasp not only the exegetical-historical information of a passage, but also follow a coherent theological expression throughout.

This book is the culmination of a career of researching and teaching Paul’s letters. Highly respected senior New Testament scholar James Thompson offers a unique approach to Pauline theology, focusing on Paul’s attempts to persuade his audience toward moral formation. Thompson recognizes Paul as a pastor who brought together theology and rhetoric to encourage spiritual formation in his communities. Attempts to find total consistency in Paul’s writings fail, says Thompson, because Paul’s persuasive tactics changed depending on the situation he was addressing.

This fresh treatment of Paul’s ethics addresses this question: How, according to Paul, can Christian communities know how God wants them to live? Leading biblical scholar James Thompson explains that Paul offers a coherent moral vision based not only on Christ’s story but also on the norms of the law.

What is the ultimate purpose of pastoral ministry? What emphases and priorities should fuel the pursuit of this purpose? These are perennial questions engaged by pastors, the churches that employ them, and the seminaries that prepare them.

Continuing their trend of offering high quality scholarship, the Baker Academic Biblical Studies Upgrade II offers even more works focused on specialized topics in biblical studies. This collection covers various subjects in Old and New Testament studies, including the issue of justification in Galatians and the role of the community in early Christian life. Providing works from scholars such as N.T. Wright and Bill Arnold, these works offer in depth studies of crucial issues in biblical studies.

The Baker Studies on Paul Collection presents 37 volumes on the life, letters, and legacy of one of the most influential figures of the early Church. The collection includes exegetical commentaries and studies on Paul’s conversion, missionary travels, and theological contributions, as well as works about the historical and cultural context in which the letters were written. With this multifaceted collection, you can go deeper into your study of the Pauline Epistles.

Two respected senior New Testament scholars examine cultural context and theological meaning in Philippians and Philemon in this addition to the well-received Paideia series. Students, pastors, and other readers will appreciate the historical, literary, and theological insight offered in this practical commentary.

While the commentaries and articles on 2 Corinthians focus on the world behind the text, giving attention to the identity of Paul's opposition and questions about the letter's composition, few scholars have bridged the gap between the exegesis of 2 Corinthians and the sermon. The issue of what constitutes legitimate ministry, the focus of 2 Corinthians, is a pressing issue today for churches as they face an identity crisis. Paul confronts opponents who judge him by secular standards of ministry, offering an alternative that is based on the cross. Second Corinthians offers an insight into both the nature of pastoral ministry and the mission of the church. This book draws parallels between Corinth and the contemporary situation of the church. The exegetical insights demonstrate the primary focus of the passage as the basis for the preaching text. This book demonstrates a full awareness of current scholarship on 2 Corinthians and offers hermeneutical and homiletical guidance for...

Believers in an increasingly secular world face the challenge of responding to the cultural changes that have taken place in the past generation, as Christians become a “cognitive minority,” especially in the West. Some attempt to restore the Christian culture of the past with political activism, and others accommodate to the cultural changes. Christians in a post-Christian world can learn much from believers who lived in the pre-Christian period. The New Testament demonstrates that, in a pluralistic and syncretistic world of religions, Christian identity exists neither through absorption into the culture nor through total withdrawal but through dialogue and critique.

Build your library with the Baker Academic Biblical Studies Bundle (190 vols.). Bringing together a wide variety of scholarship by some of the leading biblical scholars today, this collection provides an academically rigorous addition to your Bible software library. Covering everything from the cultural and historical context of the Old and New Testaments through difficult interpretive questions raised by the original languages, and even dealing with serious questions in biblical theology, the Baker Academic Biblical Studies Bundle makes available essential resources for anyone serious about studying scripture.

Because commentaries are increasingly complex, preachers face the challenge of mastering the results of critical scholarship and merging the horizons between exegesis and a living word for the congregation. In this volume, Thompson offers a guide for preachers, using the results of current scholarship on Hebrews and 1 Peter to enrich the preaching task. He demonstrates that these ancient letters, which speak to believers whose faith has made them aliens and exiles in their own land, offer insights that speak to believers who are aliens and exiles in a post-Christian culture. While the standard commentaries analyze the historical and grammatical issues in detail, this book demonstrates the focus and rhetorical effect of each section, making it accessible for preaching. He focuses on the argument of each letter and its pastoral dimension for the ancient and contemporary audience. Thompson also demonstrates the path from exegetical insight to the focus and function of each pericope...

The Baker Academic Pauline Studies Collection equips you with 40 volumes’ worth of recent Pauline study, putting the apostle’s life and thought under the microscope. It contains contributions from numerous scholars, including Craig S. Keener, John Piper, Gordon D. Fee, Moisés Silva, and Thomas R. Schreiner. This collection offers an analysis of Paul’s letters, including insight on interpreting each Pauline epistle. It brings to light Paul’s thoughts on marriage, women’s ministry, the Holy Spirit, the law, the covenant, Christology, pastoral ministry, and the mission of the church. Several volumes focus on Paul’s ethical and moral transformation, teaching, travels, theological contributions, and portrayals.

Believers in an increasingly secular world face the challenge of responding to the cultural changes that have taken place in the past generation, as Christians become a "cognitive minority," especially in the West. Some attempt to restore the Christian culture of the past with political activism, and others accommodate to the cultural changes. Christians in a post-Christian world can learn much from believers who lived in the pre-Christian period. The New Testament demonstrates that, in a…

The Baker Academic Pauline Studies Collection equips you with 25 volumes’ worth of recent Pauline study, putting the apostle’s life and thought under the microscope. It contains contributions from numerous scholars, including Craig S. Keener, John Piper, Gordon D. Fee, Moisés Silva, and Thomas R. Schreiner. This collection offers an analysis of Paul’s letters, including insight on interpreting each Pauline epistle. It brings to light Paul’s thoughts on marriage, women’s ministry, the Holy Spirit, the law, the covenant, Christology, pastoral ministry, and the mission of the church. Several volumes focus on Paul’s ethical and moral transformation, teaching, travels, theological contributions, and portrayals.

保罗在第一世纪异教徒文化背景中的讲道，被视为今日21世纪讲道的模范，不免会引起一些当代讲道者的怀疑。尽管如此，雅各·汤普森认为保罗书信能够提供一个叙述性讲道所缺欠的范畴。新约圣经27卷中的21卷都不是叙述性的，而是写给在异教文化里基督徒群体的书信。保罗为那些在新异教文化中面对要重新建立基督徒群体这一前景的讲道者们，提供了一个所需的模范。保罗展示了讲道永远是教会性的。福音性讲道会形成基督徒群体，而教牧性讲道为要更新整个教会。如果保罗是一个智慧的建筑师并立好了根基（林前三10），那么我们众人便是在别人立好的根基上继续建造。保罗为我们提供了模型，以便我们在他事工上继续建造。

While the commentaries and articles on 2 Corinthians focus on the world behind the text, giving attention to the identity of Paul's opposition and questions about the letter's composition, few scholars have bridged the gap between the exegesis of 2 Corinthians and the sermon. The issue of what constitutes legitimate ministry, the focus of 2 Corinthians, is a pressing issue today for churches as they face an identity crisis. Paul confronts opponents who judge him by secular standards of ministry,…

This far reaching collection includes many of the premiere resources available for biblical study, theology, ministry, history, and more. These resources from Baker Publishing Group feature stand alone volumes as well as dedicated series, with contributions from leading scholars such as Douglas Moo, D.A. Carson, Darrell Bock, Peter Leithart, Thomas Schreiner, and many more. With these resources from trusted guides you will discover new and challenging insights as you dig even deeper in your studies.

This collection of Baker Academic resources from 2020 features commentaries, biblical studies, and theological studies. Resources included in this collection provide readers with a wide array of content on topics including interpretation, counseling, ministry, and more. Featuring new volumes in the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament, Handbooks on the New Testament, and Pastoring for Life series, this collection provides the latest in biblical studies and ministry.

Contrary to what we might imagine from its title, the Epistle to the Hebrews is immersed in Hellenistic thought. Its author demonstrates an acquaintance with Greco-Roman rhetoric, and often supports his arguments with the assumptions of Hellenistic philosophy. While he shares the apocalyptic worldview of other Jews in this period, he recasts it with the language of Middle Platonism.