Description: A practical commentary on Philippians and Philemon that is conversant with contemporary scholarship, draws on ancient backgrounds, and attends to the theological nature of the texts.
Brief description: James W. Thompson (PhD, Vanderbilt University) is scholar in residence at the Graduate School of Theology at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. He is the editor of "Restoration Quarterly" and the author of numerous books, including "Moral Formation according to Paul", "Pastoral Ministry according to Paul", "The Church according to Paul", and "Hebrews" in the Paideia commentary series.