2 Corinthians

About this video

Paula Gooder discusses the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. Paul's deep concern for the Corinthian community is evident in his epistles, driven by the city’s strategic significance. Corinth, a vital crossroad in the Roman Empire, was a hub for travellers from various regions, enhancing its influence. Geographically, travellers often passed through Corinth due to its location and the route was safer compared to southern Greece's perilous waters. Historically, Corinth's recent Roman rebuilding after its destruction in 146 B.C. attracted newly rich inhabitants without deep roots, seeking new identities, making it a ripe field for Paul's teachings on identity in Christ. This crucial community’s wavering understanding and the relational complexities prompted Paul's extensive correspondence and visits, striving to solidify their faith.

Background

Produced in November 2011. Provisional captions.

Paula Gooder is one of the UK's leading biblical scholars and is passionate about making the best of that scholarship accessible to a wide audience. She is Canon Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral, a Reader and the author of numerous bestselling titles.