Ben Witherington III attempts to reenchant our reading of Paul in this creative reconstruction of ancient Corinth. Following a fictitious Corinthian man named Nicanor through an eventful week of business dealings and conflict, you will encounter life at various levels of Roman society--eventually meeting Paul himself and gaining entrance into the Christian community there. The result is an unforgettable introduction to life in a major center of the New Testament world. Numerous full-page text boxes expand on a variety of aspects of life and culture as we encounter them in the narrative.
A Week in the Life of Corinth
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Table of Contents
- Poseidon's Revenge
2. Isthmia and Its Games
3. Paulos, Priscilla and Aquila
4. The Home of Erastos
5. The Enmity of the Enemy
6. Gallio's Gall
7. Erastos Goes Missing
8. The Proposition
9. The Trial of Paulos
10. Julia's Prayers and Nicanor's Protection
11. The Subura and the Sabbath
12. Paulos, Priscilla and Erastos
13. Dies Solis: The Morning of the Day of the Sun/Son
14. The Afternoon of the Day of the Sun
15. The End of the Day
Post Scriptum
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Author Description
Ben Witherington III is Amos Professor of New Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary and a well-known expert in his field. He is the author of over forty books, including Conflict and Community in Corinth and a two-volume New Testament theology, The Indelible Image. He speaks widely, is a frequent guest on radio and television, and blogs at patheos.com.