Perhaps more than any other book in the New Testament, 1 Corinthians offers readers a window into the life of the early church. Through this window we catch a glimpse of a community of faith struggling with questions of identity, relationship, belief, and practice, yet our vision through the window of 1 Corinthians is not without significant limitations. The author of 1 Corinthians, the apostle Paul, has framed the shape of the window, and for the most part, we can see only what he has shown us. This commentary proceeds in the conviction that our "hearing" is enhanced by our "seeing." The better we can see through this window into the life of that early faith community, the better we can hear the message of this part of Scripture.Written by accomplished scholars with all students of Scripture in mind, this innovative new commentary series is designed to make quality Bible study more accessible. Pastors, professors and students of Scripture are discovering that this commentary is a wonderful new tool for enhancing interpretation.