The theology of the Second Letter to the Corinthians

Abstract

Part I. Introduction: 1. Life in Corinth 2. The background of 2 Corinthians Part II. The Letters: 3. Clearing up misunderstandings (1:1-2:13) 4. Authentic ministry (2:14-6:10) 5. Relations with Corinth (6:11-7:16) 6. The collection for Jerusalem (8:1 - 9:15) 7. What went wrong at Corinth? 8. Paul takes the offensive (10:1-18) 9. The fool's speech (11:1-12:13) 10. A warning prepares a visit (12:4-13:13) Part III. Then and Now: 11. 2 Corinthians and the New Testament 12. The significance of 2 Corinthians for today Suggestions for further reading Footnotes Index.