Scholars have long been fascinated by the window that 1 Corinthians provides into the life of the early Christians. In this letter we also have creedal information, gender relationship teachings, and—what’s up with “baptism for the dead” (15:29)? Thankfully, there are many excellent 1 Corinthians commentaries available. Technical Roy Ciampa and Brian Rosner (PNTC). These two scholars make a great academic team. Ciampa (one of my seminary professors) has expertise in the use of the Old