EiC: William Olhausen Reviews Bender on 1 Corinthians

Rev Dr William Olhausen reviews: 1 Corinthians (Grand Rapids: Brazos Press, 2022) by Kimlyn J. Bender

KLC Fellow and trustee, Rev Dr William Olhausen, has reviewed Kimlyn J. Bender’s excellent recent commentary on 1 Corinthians in the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible series for the latest edition of Ethics in Conversation.

From the publisher about the series:

“The Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible enlists leading theologians to read and interpret scripture creedally for the twenty-first century, just as the church fathers, the Reformers, and other orthodox Christians did for their times and places. 1 Corinthians, like each commentary in the series, is designed to serve the church and to demonstrate the continuing intellectual and practical viability of theological interpretation of the Bible.”

Olhausen writes about this entry in the series:

“Bender’s commentary on 1 Corinthians provided me with a real sense of reading this letter with the (Western) church – in and through time. Whilst Paul’s letter represents pastoral instruction for a unique context, the underlying theology remains relevant and urgent for the church catholic today. There is a very important verse in chapter 4 of the letter reminding us of this: “For this reason I have sent to you Timothy, my son whom I love, who is faithful in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which agrees with what I teach everywhere in every church” (1 Cor 4: 16–17). What Paul tasked Timothy with all those years ago, Kimlyn Bender has continued in this excellent commentary. His teaching reminds us of the biblical foundations for pastoral care in the life of the church. You won’t be surprised to hear that I strongly recommend you get hold of a copy of this commentary.”