This page contains suggested resources for the exegesis of 1 Corinthians. These are only suggestions; many other options are available through the library and its databases. Most online resources are accessible through Ministry Matters or the Internet Archive. Check out the guides hyperlinked in the Databases & Guides box to learn how to use these.
1 Corinthians: A Shorter Exegetical and Pastoral Commentary by 
The First Epistle to the Corinthians: A Commentary on the Greek by 
The Humanity of Christ and the Healing of the Dysfunction of the Human Spirit by 
Paul's Athropological Terms: A Study of Their Use in Conflict Settings by 
Religion and Empire: People, Power, and the Life of the Spirit by 
Rhetorical Interaction in 1 Corinthians 8 and 10 by 
The Corinthian Correspondence: Redaction, Rhetoric, and History by 
Interreligious Reading after Vatican II: Scriptural Reasoning, Comparative Theology and Receptive Ecumenism by 
Seek the Welfare of the City: Christians as Benefactors and Citizens by 
Sourcebook of the World's Religions: An Interfaith Guide to Religion and Spirituality by The library organizes materials by subject. You can view these subjects by clicking on any search result to open the full item record. To view items that share the same subject, use these links.
Conflict and Community in Corinth: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on 1 and 2 Corinthians by 
The Corinthian Body by 
The New Interpreter's Bible by 
Paul through Mediterranean Eyes: Cultural Studies in 1 Corinthians by 
Showing the Spirit: A Theological Exposition of 1 Corinthians 12-14 by You can also find articles that relate to 1 Corinthians using the Atla Religion Database. Watch this short tutorial to learn how to do this.
When searching for exegetical resources, these databases are great places to look. They contain full-text access to ebooks and journals. You may also want to check out the Biblical Exegesis Guide for more resources.
The Styberg Library has over 70 print commentaries on the book of 1 Corinthians. Use the link below to explore the options. If you live more than 50 miles from the seminary or cannot visit when we are open, we can scan relevant sections if you submit a scan request.
