Praise for the print edition ben witherington iii, a good creative writer and accomplished nt scholar, has given us a treat in his short novel a week in the life of corinth. Since i am spending time in corinth this week in class, not it real life, sadly enough, i thought i would dispense right away with the classic pastors preaching point that corinth was a san francisco of the ancient world. By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization. His other works include the indelible image, women and the genesis of christianity, the gospel code, a week in the life of corinth, and. 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 societyeventually meeting paul himself and gaining entrance into the christian community there.
Witherington has written over forty books, including the jesus quest and the paul quest, both of which were selected as top biblical studies works by christianity today. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. May 21, 2016 corinth was a merchant city so there was a merchant oligarchy. His other works include the indelible image, women and the genesis of christianity, the gospel code, a week in the life of corinth and commentaries on the entire new testament.
Situated on the neck that connected the peloponnesus to mainland greece, they built a ramp c. We spend an imaginary week in pauls corinth in the firstcentury ad as the story follows nicanor in his daytoday business dealings, struggles with a new religion and a political rival. In 150 pages he takes a couldbetrue look at ancient corinth, focusing on a cast of characters that includes paul. Books by ben witherington iii author of a week in the life. The participant book includes five days of lessons for each week, combining study of scripture with personal reflection, application, and prayer.
A week in the life of corinth ben witherington iii. Click download or read online button to get a week in the life of corinth book now. Corinth was a major focus for the apostle pauls activity. Whats more, though the books primary goal is to expose readers to the social world of corinth, this emphasis does not take away from the fictional story of nicanors life. A week in the life of corinth book ancient history. Rent a week in the life of corinth 1st edition 9780830839629 and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used textbooks. He also happens to be the main character in ben witheringtons delightful new book, a week in the life of corinth. Ben witherington iii is a prolific new testament scholar having written a commentary on every book of the nt, plus many other books on various nt themes and issues. Ben witherington iii has 1 books on goodreads with 9934 ratings. Ben witherington iiis a week in the life of corinth is about the daily lives of nicanor, a former slave, and erastos, nicanors employer. Seminarians, pastors, preachers, interested christians, and not a few professors of new testament blogged. A week in the life of corinth is a charming story by new testament scholar ben witherington iii. A week in the life of corinth logos bible software. Liberty university baptist theological seminary a week in the life of corinth book reflection paper submitted to dr.
This is a book that will be enjoyed by student as well as by readers with a general interest in the world of the new testament. A week in the life of corinth christian book distributors. The historical background of first corinthians preaching source. Ben witherington has done us a great service in writing this fictional account of life in corinth, incorporating into his story such biblical characters as paul, priscilla and aquila and erastus, and weaving a strong, gripping story line around a week in their lives. Numerous fullpage text boxes expand ona variety of aspects of life and culture as we. A political rival of erastos is layinga plot, and a new religion from the east keeps pressing in his life. Im told this book is the first in a new genre of historic nonfiction witherington hopes to write to help the church better understand and engage the 1st century nt world. In short, the story in this book, while fiction, is based in the historical realities of the corinthian christian community that paul founded. Its an unusual idea for a christian academic book use the form of the novella to tell a story.
Ben witherington iiis most popular book is a week in the life of corinth. The book of 1 corinthians is an early letter from the apostle paul. Thats what ben witherington, american new testament scholar at asbury theological seminary, did with a week in the life of cornith. Ben witherington iii attempts to reenchant our reading of paul in this creative reconstruction of ancient corinth.
A week in the life of corinth is a different kind of book than a commentary or other books witherington writes. A week in the life of corinth book by ben witherington iii. Heavily involved in the greek colonization effort because they had easy access to the west. Ben witherington, iii intrigue is in the air as nicanor returns to corinth and reports to his patron erastos on recent business dealings in rome. Pdf a week in the life of corinth download full pdf. It can be read in just a sitting or two and makes a welcome break from the traditional texts that are far more dense and difficult. Ive greatly enjoyed reading this little 158 pages book by ben witherington iii over the last few days. A week in the life of corinth by ben witherington iii, intervarsity press, 2012, 158 pp. In spite of these shortcomings, witheringtons book is an enjoyable and educational read. Doc a week in the life of corinth by ben witherington iii a.
Jan 01, 2019 the book doesnt just tell the stories as examples, howeverit inserts questions, scriptures and tools for reflection so that the reader is prompted to imagine how they can mimic the example in the story in their own work and life. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I recommend a week in the life of corinth to all who are interested in ancient corinth or the world of the new testament. For gaining a sense of the social and cultural context of pauls urban churches, a week in the life of corinth is an engaging and entertaining alternative to traditional texts. A corinthians daily life involved, if heshe was a child, going to school and possibly military school. Living love when we disagree womens bible study participant book 9781501801686 by melissa spoelstra. A week in the life of corinth a week in the life series.
This book is a novella based upon historical research and biblical themes. In a week in the life of corinth premier new testament scholar ben witherington, who also has knack for storytelling, attempts to reenchant our reading of paul and understanding of corinth in this imaginative but historicall accurate reconstruction of the ancient cosmopolitan city. Witherington uses his extensive knowledge of first century corinth to create a fictional character who interacts with paul and others there. A week in the life of corinth, by ben witherington, iii lessons learned from christian corinthian life the book, a week in the life of corinth, by ben witherington iii, has presented an incredible image of what life in corinth might have been like during the time of the growth of the church and the expansion of the gospel. Paul was in corinth and founded the congregation there on his second journey around a. The stories are true, though names have been changed, and they are relatable. Many people are tradesmen, and people from corinth are generally very good craftsmen. The corinthian correspondence nbst 618 liberty university. A week in the life of corinth is a nice answer to sharing history without the textbook feel. Jun 06, 2012 a political rival of erastos is laying a plot, and a new religion from the east keeps pressing in on his life. In the book, a week in the life of corinth, written by ben witherington, a special character named nicanor has gone through slavery in his past and this book shows his journey of life as a.
Some oversaw the money exchange that occurred at corinth s banks. Take a trip with me to the mid1st century, wont you, aboard a ship bound for corinth. The pacing is strong, the characters are believable and engaging, the setting comes alive, and the footnotes a rarity in novels since the days of walter scott are kept at a minimum in a week in the life of corinth ivp academic, 2012, new testament scholar ben. A week in the life of corinth august 22, 2012 leave a comment by david pettegrew books and articles judging from blogosphere traffic, the hit book on corinth this summer was an historical fiction about nicanor, a corinthian of the mid1st century, who encounters paul the apostle and becomes a christian. The book would be an ideal introduction to a course on 1 corinthians, or to a course on paul and his mission. In corinth her cult appeared in a debased form, because of the admixture of certain oriental influences. Following a fictitious corinthian man named nicanor through an eventful week.
The one great doctrinal passage in first corinthians, chapter 15, was elicited because of the corinthians difficulty with the resurrection. Goodreads members who liked a week in the life of corinth al. Rather than providing a list of facts about life and culture in nt times, witherington has composed an interesting story in which we can see and learn this information along the way. I think the author did a great job of sharing what life might have been like when paul was living in corinth. It is easy to read, but very well informed by witheringtons scholarship. Oct 27, 2012 the pacing is strong, the characters are believable and engaging, the setting comes alive, and the footnotes a rarity in novels since the days of walter scott are kept at a minimum in a week in the life of corinth ivp academic, 2012, new testament scholar ben witherington iiis new venture into didactic fiction. Thirty years ago, i read james micheners novel, the covenant.
Book notes a week in the life of corinth by ben witherington iii. A week in the life of corinth witherington iii, ben on. Firstcentury roman corinth was probably no more immoral than other cities in. A week in the life of corinth does just that and readers will find it to be both profitable and enjoyable. A week in the life of corinth by ben witherington iii goodreads. Buy a week in the life of corinth a week in the life series first by ben witherington iii isbn. There must have been considerable intermixing of races in its population, and this resulted in a variety of religious cults. Intervarsity press, 2012, 158 pages, 9780830839629. Numerous fullpage text boxes expand on a variety of aspects of life and culture as we encounter them in the narrative. Nicanor is our guide to one of the most important regions and cities in the new testament. Reflection papers students will write three 3, 500 word reflection papers on the life of paul based on swindolls book and the nt. Firstcentury roman corinth was probably no more immoral than other cities in the empire. Find books like a week in the life of corinth from the worlds largest community of readers. The book, a week in the life of corinth, by ben witherington iii, has presented an incredible image of what life in corinth might have been like during the time of the growth of the church and the expansion of the gospel.
Ben witherington iii, a week in the life of corinth downers grove, il. For those who are new to the study of pauls letters to the corinthian church, a week in the life of corinth is a great place to start for socialcultural background studies. Corinths chief shrine was the temple of aphrodite, the greek goddess of love and life. Following a fictitious corinthian man named nicanor through an eventful week of business dealings and. They trade goods such as pottery, vases, and statues for resources. Like so many of his historical novels, it is marked by wellresearched and detailed historical background.
Spend an imaginary week in pauls corinth as the story of nicanor winds through street and forum, marketplace and baths, taking uschristian world. A political rival of erastos is laying a plot, and a new religion from the east keeps pressing in on his life. Allinall, a week in the life of corinth is quite a useful little volume. A week in the life of corinth is a piece of historical nonfiction that traces the life of one nicanor, a manumittedformer, released slave. As trading was a vital part of corinthian life, adult citizens often went to the agora, or public marketplace to trade goods that they made. John markley in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of nbst 618d01 luo the corinthian correspondence by harlen johnson november 15, 2015. For example, tyche is definitely a feminine name, though witherington uses it for a male doorman. Spend an imaginary week in pauls corinth as the story of nicanor winds through street and forum, marketplace and baths, taking us into shop, villa and apartment, where we meet friends new and old. The result is an unforgettable introduction to life in a major center of the new testament world. May 07, 2012 this looks like its going to be a book in the ilk of theologyinstory, and frankly, im so very interested in that style at the moment. This book is a novella based upon historical research and biblical. A week in the life of corinth bible study with randy. While i enjoyed the story, i struggled with a few things in this book. It also gives great opportunity to examine the ministry of the apostle paul and consider his impact on the corinthian church.
A week in the life of corinth pdf books library land. In the late spring of 2012, there was a buzz in the biblioblog world about a new book by ben witherington iii called a week in the life of corinth intervarsity press academic, a fictional work about a character named nicanor who converts to christianity after meeting the apostle paul. Corinth retained enough of this greek outlook to view the doctrines of the resurrection and the potential goodness of the body during this life with suspicion. Following a fictitious corinthian man named nicanor through an eventful week of business dealings and conflict. Witherington does a masterful job telling the story of nicanor, a man on a journey who comes into contact with the apostle paul via a man named erastos who is.
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. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. A week in the life of corinth, is an attempt to take the readers from introduction commentary section, where you will find background information of the city, authorship information, and date information and gives the reader a short novella so that when they dive into each chapter and see the issue paul deals with in the church they will have an understanding of the extent to what paul was dealing with. The student will write a 18002400word reflection paper in current turabian format that discusses insights learned from the book a week in the life of corinth. Ben witherington iii, a good creative writer and accomplished nt scholar, has given us a treat in his short novel a week in the life of corinth. David wenham ben witherington iii, a good creative writer and accomplished nt scholar, has given us a treat in his short novel a week in the life of corinth. Intervarsity press, 2012, 158 pages, 9780830839629 thirty years ago, i read james micheners novel, the covenant. He wrote a novella, and made life in corinth at the time of st. Spend an imaginary week in pauls corinth as the story of nicanor winds through street and forum, marketplace and baths, taking us into shop, villa and apartment, where we. Scholars continue to debate the extent of continuity between greek and roman corinth.
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