The Theology of the First Letter to the Corinthians

This Study Shows That The Common View Of 1 Corinthians As Mainly About Ethics And Therefore Of Little Importance For Theology Needs Correcting. Many Other Studies Of The Letter Focus Mainly On The Details Of The Corinthian Situation And The Moral Teachings Paul Conveyed To His Congregation. While Not Ignoring These Furnish''S Primary Aim Is To Explore And Clarify The Theological Orientation Of 1 Corinthians And What It Can Contribute To An Understanding Of Paul As A Theologian. Furnish Concludes That 1 Corinthians Is Important For Both Ethics And Theology.