2 Corinthians

Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, Sep 2001 by Hubbard, Moyer

Readers looking for the application of contemporary social-scientific approaches will be disappointed in Garland's commentary. The emphasis of the NAC series, however, is on "theological exegesis" and "practical, applicable exposition" (from the Editor's Preface), and this restricted focus allows Garland space for pastoral reflection on Paul's letter. Mindful of the spiritual dimension of 2 Corinthians and the practical concerns of the preacher, Garland frequently offers applicational summaries that synthesize and enumerate the key points of a passage (e.g. on 2:1-5; on 7:8-10; 8:1-10; 9:1-8; on 12:1-5). The result is a scholarly, readable, and spiritually challenging exposition of 2 Corinthians. This text would be ideal for any pastor's shelf, and should be added to that small handful of commentaries suitable as a required text for a college- or seminary-level course on 2 Corinthians.

Moyer Hubbard

Talbot School of Theology, La Mirada, CA