This volume traces the secular influences of first-century Roman Corinth on the local church leadership. It then shows how Paul modifies the Corinthian understanding of church leadership. Using 1 Corinthians 1-6 together with other first-century literary and non-literary sources, it is argued that one of Paul's major concerns with the church in Corinth is the extent to which significant members in the church were employing secular categories and perceptions of leadership in the Christian community. this updated edition also seeks to reflect on recent developments in 1 Corinthians scholarship.

Author - Andrew D. Clarke

"Andrew Clarke's ground—breaking work is a lasting contribution to our understanding of Corinthian Christianity. It is based on the extant official inscriptions from this Roman Colony that record the multiple public offices held by 160 of its citizens. From these he profiles the nature of secular leadership that was to profoundly influence the first Christians. They cast their understanding of Christian ministry into this mold which resulted in competition that has threatened the well being of this nascent community. This work rightly established his reputation as a leading New Testament Scholar and this updated edition, which brings the discussion up to date, is to be warmly welcomed."
—Bruce Winter, Director of the Institute of Early Christianity in the Graeco Roman World, Tyndale House, and Fellow of St. Edmund's College, University of Cambridge.

"I very warmly commend this book. It is equally valuable as an accurate diagnosis of problematic attitudes towards Christian leadership in Corinth and as a prophetic critique of widespread attitudes towards Christian leadership today. It is a classic both on Corinth and on Christian leadership."
—Anthony C. Thiselton, Emeritus Professor of Christian Theology, University of Nottingham, and Research Professor of Christian Theology, University of Chester, also Canon Theologian of Leicester Cathedral and Southwell Minster

"Andrew Clarke's Secular and Christian Leadership in Corinth was recognized as making an important contribution to our understanding of the structure and dynamics of the earliest Christian churches when it was first published. It is very welcome news that an updated edition has been prepared for the benefit of a further generation of students of Corinthians and of early Christianity."
—James D. G. Dunn, University of Durham

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Paul's Understanding of the Church's Mission by Robert L. Plummer
The Voice of Jesus by Stephen I. Wright
Eve: Accused or Acquitted? by Joseph Abraham
Spirit and Kingdom in the Writings of Luke and Paul by Youngmo Cho
Old Testament Story and Christian Ethics by Robin Parry
Jesus as the Fulfillment of the Temple in the Gospel of John by Paul M. Hoskins
God, Pharaoh, and Moses by William A. Ford
Paul and Conflict Resolution by Robinson Butarbutar
Surrendering Retribution in the Psalms by David G. Firth
Saint Paul as Spiritual Director by Victor A. Copan
Word-Order Variation in Biblical Hebrew Poetry by Nicholas P. Lunn
The Triumph of Grace in Deuteronomy by Paul A. Barker
Paul, Moses, and the History of Israel by Scott J. Hafemann
Joseph, Wise and Otherwise by Lindsay Wilson
On the Road Encounters in Luke–Acts by Octavian D. Baban
Lukan Theology in the Light of the Gospel's Literary Structure by Douglas S. McComiskey
Secular and Christian Leadership in Corinth by Andrew D. Clarke
'Hell': A Hard Look at a Hard Question by David J. Powys
"But God Raised Him from the Dead" by Kevin L. Anderson
The Significance of Salvation by George M. Wieland
The Comical Doctrine by Rosalind Selby
Between Horror and Hope by Sorin Sabou
The Three Gospels by Martin Mosse
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