In this new introduction and guide to Paul's Letter to the Philippians, Nijay K. Gupta makes the background, messages, and theological importance of this text understandable and interesting to lay readers and students. Reading Philippians includes Gupta's own English translation of Philippians. In his discussion of the value and significance of this text for Christians todat, he incorporates fascinating historical case studies, modern analogies from pop culture, and practical advice and exercises for Christian formation for today.

Nijay K. Gupta is Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary. He has written several books including Prepare, Succeed, Advance: A Guidebook for Getting a PhD in Biblical Studies and Beyond (2019), A Beginner's Guide to New Testament Studies (2019), and Paul and the Language of Faith (2020). Gupta has served as co-editor of The State of New Testament Studies (2020) and the second edition of the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters (2022).