Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - by Kenneth E Bailey (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In this groundbreaking study of Paul's first epistle to the Corinthians, Bailey examines the canonical letter through Paul's Jewish socio-cultural and rhetorical background and through the Mediterranean context of its Corinthian recipients.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><ul> <li>2012 <em>Christianity Today</em> Book Award winner</li> </ul><p>Paul was a Hebrew of the Hebrews, steeped in the learning of his people. But he was also a Roman citizen who widely traveled the Mediterranean basin, and was very knowledgeable of the dominant Greek and Roman culture of his day. These two mighty rivers of influence converge in Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. With razor-sharp attention to the text, Kenneth Bailey examines the cultural milieu and rhetorical strategies that shaped this pivotal epistle. He discovers the deep layers of the Hebraic prophetic tradition informing Paul's writing, linking the Apostle with the great prophets of the Old Testament. Throughout, Bailey employs his expert knowledge of Near Eastern and Mediterranean culture to deliver to readers a new understanding of Paul and his world. Familiar passages take on a new hue as they are stripped of standard Western interpretations and rendered back into their ancient setting.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>A veteran student and observer of the Middle East, Ken Bailey has distilled his knowledge and experience in this work of deep pastoral sensitivity, allowing the apostle Paul to come into his own in a way that a conventional reading of Paul does not allow or encourage. Bailey's work teems with learning and insight, and, buoyed by a clear, lively style, it instructs as well as it illuminates and elevates. The book is a model of biblical scholarship freed of the cobwebs of the study, and consecrated to the life-giving work of the church. It is a 'double-decker sandwich, ' to use Bailey's own figure, in which the sandwich is no less nourishing than the meat between the sandwich. I began reading it and couldn't put it down. Go and do thou likewise.</p>--Lamin Sanneh, D. Willis James Professor of World Christianity, Yale Divinity School<br><br><p>Well-known for his numerous works on Jesus and the Gospels through Middle Eastern eyes, Kenneth Bailey now turns his attention to Paul's writing as he provides a powerful and passionate reading of 1 Corinthians within its Jewish and eastern Mediterranean contexts. Suggesting that 1 Corinthians is an 'apostolic homily' written within the framework of Old Testament 'prophetic homily, ' this work itself can be considered as a modern 'homily' that skillfully allows Paul's message to touch the hearts of the contemporary audience. Particularly worth noting is Bailey's reading of this epistle through the lens provided by Arabic, Syriac and Hebrew translations from the fourth century up to the modern period. To students of the New Testament text, this provides an invaluable resource for the history of the reception of Paul's message to the Corinthian believers. To the general audience, this also serves as a helpful reminder of the significance of the long history behind our appropriation of the sacred texts.</p>--David W. Pao, chair and associate professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School<br><br><p><em>Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes</em> is a necessary addition to the libraries of all scholars and pastors working in or preaching from 1 Corinthians. Bailey's writing is easy to follow, warm, and lucid. Though making some complex arguments and performing some deep analysis, the author never loses sight of the reader or of his goal to make Paul more accessible rather than less. This book is highly recommended for any serious reader of 1 Corinthians.</p>--Ron C. Fay, Criswell Theological Review<br><br><p>Bailey adds significantly to our understanding of Paul's style. Scholars are challenged to add a solid research footing to take up Bailey's interpretations in their own work. Pastors and teachers will find this an excellent supplement to be used next to several other good commentaries. It will enhance not only their exegesis but also their sermons as they learn both from Paul's theology and his rhetorical skill.</p>--Jack Barentsen, Review of Biblical Literature, June 2012<br><br><p>Bailey has done an important service in identifying these structures and the way in which they can help us understand in a deeper way Paul's intent in the letter. The book should be a rich resource for interpreters, and especially those who desire to see the rich theology underlying Paul's practical concerns.</p>--Michelle Lee-Barnewall, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 55(3)<br><br><p>Bailey helps us by giving a different and unique lens, a different vantage point, from which to view the traditional texts and interpretations.</p>--R. Gregory Jenks, Trinity Journal, Spring 2013<br><br><p>Kenneth Bailey's new volume, <em>Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes</em>, is a refreshing reminder that for those willing to mine more deeply into the biblical text, precious gems can really be found. Bailey offers an impressive, and genuinely original, contribution to the study of 1 Corinthians that both New Testament scholars and pastors will appreciate. . . . [he] has produced a tremendous piece of scholarship that is intriguing, illuminating, and distinctive.</p>--Michael J. Kruger, Southeastern Theological Review, Summer 2012<br><br><p>There is absolutely no doubt that Bailey is a very skilled writer, that there is a wealth of cultural knowledge that he makes available through this book focusing on 1 Corinthians, and that future scholars can and should benefit from knowledge of Middle Eastern translations. . . . This is a worthwhile volume for students, pastors, and scholars to have in reference to Paul's first letter to the Corinthians.</p>--Nijay K. Gupta, Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology, 67 (1)<br><br><p>This scholarly yet accessible study is a helpful addition to any bookshelf--even those crowded with commentaries on First Corinthians.</p>--Stephen M. Vantassel, BibleStudy Magazine, January February 2012<br>
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