Rare are the commentaries that engage with the most recent, cutting-edge scholarship to assist in bringing to the table innovative and stimulating interpretations of Scripture. J. Brian Tuckers reading of 1 Corinthians, I am happy to say, is such a work. His deft handling of the letters many verses includes evaluating alternative explanations, courtesy towards views he disagrees with, and arrival at fresh insights that will surely benefit informed readers. * B. J. Oropeza, Azusa Pacific University and Seminary, US * Drawing on both social identity and self-categorization theory, this wonderfully helpful commentary opens up new understanding of Pauls letter. By giving attention to the social dynamics within 1 Corinthians, as well as the social implications of the gospel, Tucker enables us to see the letter from new vantage points and with greatly enhanced clarity. Highly recommended for all who want to see new and previously overlooked dimensions of this great letter. * Paul Trebilco, University of Otago, New Zealand * Brian Tucker offers a splendid commentary that informs the reader of different approaches of SIT and clearly demonstrates the academic relevance of integrating them into exegetical endeavors. He offers fresh insights into Pauls activity as a teacher-leader which enhance our view on Paul the theologian and his apostleship by showing Pauls management of complex identity matters in Corinth. This commentary comes highly recommended for theologians and todays teacher-leaders in Christ. * Myriam Klinker-De Klerck, Theological University Utrecht, Netherlands * Brian Tucker's combination of expertise in Social Identity Theory and historical criticism undertaken from a "within Judaism" perspective, constructed in dialogue with prevailing commentary traditions, yields a wealth of important insights. * Mark D. Nanos, University of Kansas, US *
