Paul was a Hebrew of the Hebrews, steeped in the learning of his people. But he was also a Roman citizen who widely traveled the Mediterranean basin. These two mighty rivers of influence converge in Paul's first letter to the Corinthians.

Prelude: prophetic homily style and its interpretation -- The cross and Christian unity: 1 Corinthians 1:10-4:16 -- Sex: men and women in the human family: 1 Corinthians 4:17-7:40 -- Christian and pagan: freedom and responsibility: 1 Corinthians 8:1-11:1 -- Worship: men and women in the church: 1 Corinthians 11:2-14:40 -- Resurrection: faith, Christ and victory: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 -- Appendix 1: common themes in 1 Corinthians and Amos -- Appendix 2: evidence from the oriental version noted in this study.