The Letters to the Corinthians (Daily Study Bible)
By William Barclay.
Description
Situated on the narrow neck of land connecting the southern part of Greece with the north. Corinth was one of the most flourishing commercial centers of the ancient world. It was also a symbol of vilest debauchery. "In this hotbed of vice," Dr. Barclay narrates, illuminating the historical background of The Letters to the Corinthians, "some of the greatest work of Paul was done." The apostle wrote to the church there, partly to bolster its resistance to the sin and corruption, and equally to chide and counsel on the contentions that were tearing it apart. What, through t...
ISBN(s)
0664241085, 9780664241087
