The
New International Greek Testament Commentary (12 Volumes)This
commentary series is established on the presupposition that the theological
character of the New Testament documents calls for exegesis that is
sensitive to theological themes as well as to the details of the historical,
linguistic, and textual context. Such thorough exegetical work lies at the
heart of these volumes, which contain detailed verse-by-verse commentary
preceded by general comments on each section and subsection of the text.
An important aim of the NIGTC authors is to interact with the wealth of
significant New Testament research published in recent articles and
monographs. In this connection the authors make their own scholarly
contributions to the ongoing study of the biblical text.
The text on which these commentaries are based is the UBS Greek New
Testament, edited by Kurt Aland and others. While engaging the major
questions of text and interpretation at a scholarly level, the authors keep
in mind the needs of the beginning student of Greek as well as the pastor or
layperson who may have studied the language at some time but does not now
use it on a regular basis.
From the Foreword
Although there have been many series of commentaries on the English text
of the New Testament in recent years, very few attempts have been made to
cater particularly to the needs of students of the Greek text. The present
initiative to fill this gap by the publication of the New International
Greek Testament Commentary is very largely due to the vision of W. Ward
Gasque, who was one of the original editors of the series. At a time when
the study of Greek is being curtailed in many schools of theology, we hope
that the NIGTC will demonstrate the continuing value of studying the Greek
New Testament and will be an impetus in the revival of such study.
The volumes of the NIGTC are for students who want something less technical
than a full-scale critical commentary. At the same time, the commentaries
are intended to interact with modern scholarship and to make their own
scholarly contribution to the study of the New Testament. The wealth of
detailed study of the New Testament in articles and monographs continues
without interruption, and the series is meant to harvest the results of this
research in an easily accessible form. The commentaries include, therefore,
extensive bibliographies and attempt to treat all important problems of
history, exegesis, and interpretation that arise from the New Testament text.
One of the gains of recent scholarship has been the recognition of the
primarily theological character of the books of the New Testament. The
volumes of the NIGTC attempt to provide a theological understanding of the
text, based on historical-critical-linguistic exegesis. It is not their
primary aim to apply and expound the text for modern readers, although it is
hoped that the exegesis will give some indication of the way in which the
text should be expounded.
Within the limits set by the use of the English language, the series aims to
be international in character, though the contributors have been chosen not
primarily in order to achieve a spread between different countries but above
all because of their specialized qualifications for their particular tasks.
The supreme aim of this series is to serve those who are engaged in the
ministry of the Word of God and thus to glorify God’s name. Our prayer is
that it may be found helpful in this task.
I. Howard Marshall
Donald A. Hagner
Honors Awarded to NIGTC to Date
- Academy of Parish Clergy Top Ten Books of the Year (2001) 1
Corinthians
- Christianity Today - Number 2 Critic's Choice for Commentaries
(1993) Philippians
- Evangelical Christian Publishers Association- Gold Medallion award
for Commentaries (1983) Galatians
- Academy of Parish Clergy Top Ten Books of the Year - Special
Recognition (1997) Colossians & Philemon
- Christianity Today - Number 3 Critics Choice for Commentaries (1994)
Hebrews
- Evangelical Christian Publishers Assocation - Gold Medallion
finalist for Reference/Commentary (2001) 1 Corinthians
Additional Details
Series Editors: Donald A. Hagner, I. Howard Marshall
- Donald A. Hagner is George Eldon Ladd Professor of New Testament at
Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California.
- Howard Marshall is Professor emeritus of New Testament exegesis at
the University of Aberdeen in Scotland.
Publisher: Eerdmans
Electronic Books Included
The electronic edition of NIGTC features the first 12 volumes of the series.
(This includes the volume on 2 Corinthians which was published in February
2005.) A description of each volume follows.
The Gospel of Mark - R. T.
France
756 pages; 2002
Drawing on many years of Marcan studies, world-class scholar R. T. France
has produced an exegetical commentary on the Greek text of Mark that does
what the best of recent Greek commentaries have done but in France's own
inimitable, reader-friendly way.
This
work is a commentary on Mark itself, not a commentary on commentaries of
Mark. It deals immediately and directly with matters that France himself
regards as important. Working from his own translation of the Greek text and
culling from helpful research into the world of first-century Palestine,
France provides an extensive introduction to Mark's Gospel, followed by
insightful section and verse commentary.
France sees the structure of Mark's Gospel as an effective “drama in three
acts.” Act 1 takes up Jesus' public ministry in Galilee. Act 2 covers Jesus'
journey to Jerusalem with his disciples. Act 3 focuses on Jesus' public
ministry in Jerusalem, including his confrontation with the Jewish leaders,
his explanatory discourse on the future, and his passion, death, and
resurrection. France carefully unpacks for modern readers the two central
themes of this powerful narrative of Jesus' life — the nature of Christ and
the role of discipleship.
Supported by careful argumentation and impressive in its sensitivity to
Mark's structure, context, and use of the Old Testament, France's study of
the second Gospel is without peer.
Praise for the Print Edition
"This massive commentary on the Greek text of Mark comes from the pen of an
eminent Oxford scholar and British evangelical…. The commentary itself is
detailed and penetrating…. Of particular value are France’s detailed
comments on the text of Mark, his extensive bibliography, and his judicious
interpretation of Mark’s theology."
—The Bible Today
About the Author
R. T. France recently retired as principal of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, and as
rector of seven Anglican parishes. Among his many other books are Jesus and
the Old Testament, The Evidence for Jesus, Matthew: Evangelist and Teacher,
the Tyndale New Testament Commentaries volume on Matthew, and the Doubleday
Bible Commentary volume on Mark. He is also coeditor of The New Bible
Commentary: 21st-Century Edition.
The Gospel of Luke - I. Howard
Marshall
928 pages; 1978
In this acclaimed commentary—the first in the English language on the Greek
text of Luke since those of J. M. Creed in 1930 and H. K. Luce in 1933—renowned
New Testament scholar I. Howard Marshall calls special attention to the
theological message of Luke the Evangelist. His primary purpose is to
exegete the text as it was written by Luke, so that the distinctiveness of
Luke's Gospel may be seen.
While
basing his commentary on the UBS Greek New Testament, Marshall also refers
to many variant readings that are significant in this study. He provides
information on the meaning of the Greek words used by Luke and shows which
words and constructions occur frequently and are therefore characteristic of
his style. It is by this meticulous analysis of the Greek that Luke's
theological intentions can be objectively determined.
Widely considered to be one of the best commentaries on Luke currently
available, Marshall's work provides the tools needed for the scholarly study
of this Gospel—meeting in particular the needs of students of the Greek text—describes
the contemporary state of Lucan research, and makes its own important
contributions to the understanding of Luke.
Praise for the Print Edition
"I. Howard Marshall's splendid work takes its place as the best commentary
on the Gospel of Luke in English.... His careful, sane scholarship and his
respect for biblical authority provide a model for evangelical scholarship,
indeed for scholars generally, in the study of the Synoptic Gospels."
—Christianity Today
"This is without question the best commentary in English on the Greek text
of Luke. It is a major invasion into a mine-infested area by a major British
scholar. An astonishing achievement...It puts Marshall firmly among the
forefront of world scholars on St. Luke."
—Church Times
"Students of the Greek text will indeed find this volume indispensable...It
stands alone in the field as a compendium of accessible current research on
Luke's usage of Greek."
—Interpretation
About the Author
I. Howard Marshall is professor of New Testament exegesis at the University
of Aberdeen, Scotland. He is a series editor of The New International Greek
Testament Commentary and has also served in editorial roles for The Book of
Acts in Its First-Century Setting and the Dictionary of Jesus and the
Gospels. Among his many scholarly books and commentaries are the volume
on the Epistles of John in the New International Commentary on the New
Testament series, Luke: Theologian and Historian, and I Believe in the
Historical Jesus.
The First Epistle to the
Corinthians - Anthony C. Thiselton
1479 pages; 2000
This superb volume in the New International Greek Testament Commentary
series provides the most detailed, definitive, and distinctive commentary on
1 Corinthians available in English to date.
One
of the world’s most respected Christian theologians, Anthony Thiselton here
provides in-depth discussion of the language of 1 Corinthians, presents his
own careful translation of the Greek, traces the main issues of
interpretation from the church fathers to the present, and highlights topics
of theological, ethical, and sociohistorical interest today, including
ethics and “rights,” marriage, divorce and remarriage, “headship,” gender,
prophecy, and many others.
No other commentary on 1 Corinthians embodies the wealth and depth of detail
presented in Thiselton’s work, which takes account of nearly all scholarly
research on 1 Corinthians and incorporates substantial bibliographies
throughout. In his commentary Thiselton indeed addresses virtually every
question that thoughtful, serious readers—scholars, students, pastors,
teachers—may wish to ask of or about the text of 1 Corinthians. His work
truly offers a fresh, comprehensive, and original contribution to our
understanding of this major epistle and its contemporary relevance.
Awards for the Print Edition
- Academy of Parish Clergy Top Ten Books of the Year - Number 9 (2001)
- Evangelical Christian Publishers Assocation - Gold Medallion
finalist for Reference/Commentary (2001)
Praise for the Print Edition
"Every New Testament book except 1 Corinthians has had at least one major
English-language commentary on its Greek text published in recent years. For
1 Corinthians the last such commentary was Robertson and Plummer's revised
edition in 1914! Now this gap has been amply filled by one of the most
detailed, widely ranging, and exegetically compelling commentaries ever
written on any book in the Bible. Scholars, pastors, and students alike are
all now massively indebted to Tony Thiselton for this prodigious work."
—Craig L. Blomberg, Denver Seminary
"A prodigious commentary on First Corinthians which will be welcomed by
students, scholars, and pastors alike.... A fine scholarly achievement. The
substantial bibliographies, the excursuses incorporating ancient as well as
the most recent scholarly discussion, and the comprehensive indices at the
end make the volume not only a welcome addition to the literature on First
Corinthians, but also a useful resource for the study of Pauline theology."
—Evangelical Review of Theology
About the Author
Anthony C. Thiselton is Emeritus Professor of Christian theology in
Residence at the University of Nottingham in England.
The Second Epistle to the
Corinthians - Murray J. Harris
1072 pages; 2005
The reputation of the NIGTC series is so outstanding that the appearance of
each new volume is noteworthy. This book on 2 Corinthians is nmo exception.
Master New Testament exegete Murray J. Harris has produced a splendid
commentary that analyzes the Greek text verse by verse against the backdrop
of Paul's tumultuous relations with his converts at Corinth.
Believing
that Scripture cannot be understood theologically unless it has first been
understood grammatically, Harris provides a careful, thoroughgoing reading
of the text of 2 Corinthians, engaging competing exegetical options along
the way. This background work allows Harris then to discuss clearly the
theology of 2 Corinthians, showing the relevance of Paul's teaching to
Christian living and church ministry. Other notable features of the book
include a comprehensive introduction to 2 Corinthians, an expanded
paraphrase of the letter that conveniently shows Harris's decisions on
exegetical issues and indicates the flow of Paul's argument, a chronology of
the relation of Paul, Timothy, and Titus to the Corinthian church, and an
excursus on Paul's "affliction in Asia" and its influence on his outlook and
theology.
About the Author
Murray J. Harris is professor emeritus of New Testament exegesis and
theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois.
The Epistle to the Galatians
- F. F. Bruce
325 pages; 1982
Paul's letter to the churches of Galatia was for many years a document of
special interest and study for renowned New Testament scholar F. F. Bruce.
This excellent volume in the New International Greek Testament Commentary
series contains Bruce's mature work on this important early epistle.
Through
phrase-by-phrase exegesis of the Greek text, consistent awareness of the
historical and geographical context, and balanced dialogue with virtually
every scholar who has ever written on the subject, Bruce successfully
bridges the hermeneutical gap and makes the text of Galatians come alive for
both scholars and students today. Primarily theological in character, this
commentary places special emphasis throughout on Paul's insistence on
justification before God by faith apart from works of the law, and on Paul's
presentation of the Spirit as the principle of the new life in Christ.
Award for the Print Edition
Evangelical Christian Publishers Assocation - Gold Medallion award for
Commentaries (1983)
Praise for the Print Edition
"This commentary is worth a careful and complete reading. . . . Lucid,
balanced, and interesting! Although clear and provocative, Bruce has not
compromised the text, oversimplified the issues, or dodged the problems with
which this letter bristles. Moreover, he has placed the rich fare of modern
scholarship on a shelf within reach of the nonspecialist. Quite an
achievement."
—Interpretation
"Massive learning is combined with an easy style. Students who work
carefully through this commentary alongside the Greek New Testament will
learn much."
—The Expository Times
"Those who study the Greek text of Galatians may avail themselves of this
excellent and carefully written tool. Bruce's commentary offers readers both
clarity and completeness in exegetical and theological interpretation. The
usefulness of this informative work when studying Galatians is great."
—Catholic Biblical Quarterly
About the Author
F.F. Bruce (1910—1990) was Rylands Professor of Biblical Criticism and
Exegesis at the University of Manchester, England. He wrote more than forty
commentaries and other widely used books, including Paul: Apostle of the
Heart Set Free, The Acts of the Apostles, The Gospel of John, and The
Message of the New Testament. He served as general editor of The New
International Commentary on the New Testament from 1962 to 1990.
The Epistle to the
Philippians - Peter T. O'Brien
638 pages; 1991
Paul's letter to the Philippians has been a favorite of Christians for
almost two thousand years. Its themes—joy and fellowship, love and suffering,
humility and perseverance—strike responsive chords in many hearts, and the
epistle\injunctions to stand firm for the gospel and to remain united in
love are as relevant to believers today as they were to the Philippians of
Paul's day.
In
this commentary Peter T. O'Brien presents a rich exposition Philippians.
Based on careful historical-critical-linguistic of exegesis of the Greek
text, O'Brien's work is fundamentally theological and makes available to the
serious student of the New Testament the fruits of recent scholarship.
O'Brien examines each paragraph of the text structurally, thematically, and
exegetically to determine its place within the flow of the letter's argument
and in the light of Paul's purposes for writing the epistle. Topics given
particular attention include background information on the city of Philippi,
the letter's authorship and date and place of writing, the unity and
integrity of the letter in the light of recent structural studies, the
nature of Paul's opponents and the question of the Judaizers, and the place
and function of the Christological "hymn" (2:5-11) within the letter.
Award for the Print Edition
Christianity Today - Number 2 Critic's Choice for Commentaries (1993)
Praise for the Print Edition
"There can be no doubt that O'Brien's commentary on Philippians is the best
available in English for careful detailed exegesis of the Greek text and
judicious sifting of the interpretations of other scholars. His labors have
put students of this letter in his debt for the invaluable resource he has
supplied to aid their own close reading of the text."
—Journal of Biblical Literature
"This is a model commentary, carefully argued, well written, with sane
judgments. O'Brien is well aware of the vast literature on this letter and
interacts with it carefully; yet he has struck his own course. This is a
superb guide to understanding both Paul and Philippians."
—Gordon D. Fee
"The book is a well written, in-depth exegetical commentary on the epistle.
The author's penchant for a thorough elucidation of the text, including a
diligent presentation of the various viewpoints on different issues,
provides an excellent foundation for understanding the epistle...Overall,
O'Brien's work is a valuable contribution and deserves wide circulation. The
serious student will find it a most helpful resource."
—The Master's Seminary Journal 3:2, Fall 1992, pp. 230-31, Irvin A. Busenitz,
Professor of Bible Exposition and Old Testament
About the Author
Peter T. O'Brien is vice principal and head of the New Testament Department
at Moore Theological College in Newtown, New South Wales, Australia. An
ordained minister in the Anglican Church of Australia, he is the author of
Introductory Thanksgiving in the Letters of Paul and of the volume on
Colossians and Philemon in the Word Biblical Commentary series.
The Epistles to the
Colossians and to Philemon - James D. G. Dunn
405 pages; 1996
Paul's Epistle to the Colossians merits detailed study for at least two
reasons. First, it provides an unexpectedly interesting window into the
character of Christianity in Asia Minor in the second half of the first
century. With the information it gives about the religious tensions within
which emergent Christianity was caught up, not least those between
Christianity and diaspora Judaism, we begin to gain more insight into the
influences and factors that shaped the transition from apostolic to
subapostolic Christianity in the region.
Second,
Colossians represents a crucial stage in the development of Pauline theology
itself. Whether it was written at the end of Paul's life or soon after his
death, it indicates how Pauline theology retained its own vital character
and did not die with Paul.
In this volume in the celebrated New International Greek Testament
Commentary, James D. G. Dunn, author of numerous well-received works on the
historical origin and theological interpretation of the New Testament,
provides detailed expositions of the text of Paul's letters to the
Colossians and to Philemon.
Dunn examines each of these letters within the context of the Jewish and
Hellenistic cultures in the first century, and discusses the place of
Colossians and Philemon in the relationship between the Pauline mission and
the early churches that received these letters. Particular stress is also
placed on the role of faith in Jesus Christ within and over against Judaism
and on the counsel of these two important letters with regard to the shaping
of human relationships in the community of faith.
Award for the Print Edition
Academy of Parish Clergy Top Ten Books of the Year - Special Recognition
(1997)
Praise for the Print Edition
"Even if he did not agree with all of the exegetical opinions expressed, J.
B. Lightfoot would undoubtedly be proud of his indirect association with
this sterling commentary by the Lightfoot Professor at Durham, which gives
further evidence of James D.G. Dunn's characteristic attention to detail,
mastery of ancient parallels and modern scholarship, and grasp of
theological issues."
—Murray J. Harris, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
"Retaining his close attention to detail and immense sweep of the literature,
Professor Dunn provides a full discussion of critical and historical issues
in the introductions to the two letters and his verse by verse comment.
Useful for the minister as well as the scholar."
—Expository Times
"James D. G. Dunn's well-known and formidable exegetical skills are amply
displayed in his new commentary on Colossians and Philemon for the New
International Greek Testament Commentary Series. On both these texts Dunn
offers balanced and reasonable readings that will certainly become essential
moments in scholarly discussion of these texts…. A wonderful exegetical
resource for at least two reasons: first, Dunn offers persuasive and
plausible readings of these texts, and, second, he provides a wealth of
information on scholarly debate on these texts…. Overall this is a
stunningly successful commentary. Once again, Dunn shows that he is an
instructive and persuasive reader of biblical texts."
—Review of Biblical Literature, July 2000, Lewis R. Donelson, Austin
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
"The maturity and depth of Dunn's scholarship result in a commentary that is
balanced and rich but not overwhelming in detail. The reader would have to
look hard to identify someone better suited to comment on Colossians and
Philemon and to find scholarship that is so consistently good. What in
particular makes this volume worthwhile is the balance it strikes between
depth and approachability: the commentary has the weightiness of a reference
volume but its writing has a clarity and economy that engages the reader. It
is one of the most readable commentaries around."
—Themelios
About the Author
James D. G. Dunn is the Lightfoot Professor of Divinity at the University of
Durham, England. He is the author of numerous works in the field of New
Testament studies, including commentaries on Galatians and Romans and the
books Christian Liberty: A New Testament Perspective and (with Alan M.
Suggate) The Justice of God: A Fresh Look at the Old Doctrine of
Justification by Faith.
The Epistles to the
Thessalonians - Charles A. Wanamaker
344 pages; 1990
The letters of Paul to the newly founded Christian community at Thessalonica
hold a special place within the Christian tradition as possibly the earliest
extant Christian writings. They are also of special interest not only for
their theological value but for their sociological context. Among the
communities established by Paul, the church at Thessalonica appears to have
been the only one to have suffered serious external oppression. These two
important epistles, then, speak uniquely to contemporary Christians living
in a society often ideologically, if not politically, opposed to Christian
faith.
In
this innovative commentary Charles A. Wanamaker incorporates what may he
called a social science approach to the study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians,
taking into full account the social context that gave rise to Paul's
correspondence. While Wanamaker in no way ignores traditional
historical-critical, linguistic, literary, and theological approaches to
writing a commentary—in fact, at several points he makes a significant
contribution to the questions raised by traditional exegesis—at the same
time he goes beyond previous commentaries on the Thessalonian correspondence
by taking seriously the social dimensions both of Christianity at
Thessalonica and of the texts of 1 and 2 Thessalonians themselves. In
blending traditional exegetical methods with this newer approach, Wanamaker
seeks to understand Pauline Christianity at Thessalonica as a
socio-religious movement in the first-century Greco-Roman world and attempts
to grasp the social character and functions of Paul's letters within this
context.
A significant and original addition to the literature on 1 and 2
Thessalonians, this commentary will be valuable to scholars, pastors, and
students alike.
Praise for the Print Edition
"This volume should find a secure place on the shelves of Pauline scholars,
particularly those concerned about all-too-neglected Thessalonian
studies...Readers, whether ministerial or professional, will find their
reading of 1 and 2 Thessalonians greatly enhanced."
—Journal of Biblical Literature
"Unique in its approach...Wanamaker has written a commentary worthy of
consideration. His ground-breaking methodology will be a topic of debate for
some time to come."
—Interpretation
"C. A. Wanamaker's valuable exegesis of the Greek text offers a breakthrough
by incorporating insights from rhetorical criticism...Wanamaker offers a
novel, if unconvincing, case for reading our 2 Thessalonians as Paul's first
letter to the church; his exegesis is particularly valuable for those who
can handle Greek."
—Biblical Studies Bulletin, Vol 15, Michael B. Thompson
About the Author
Charles A. Wanamaker is senior lecturer in the Department of Religious
Studies and director of postgraduate studies at the University of Cape Town,
South Africa. He received his doctorate in New Testament studies at the
University of Durham under C. K. Barrett.
The Pastoral Epistles -
George W. Knight III
548 pages; 1992
This is a thorough, full-scale English commentary on the Greek text of 1 and
2 Timothy and Titus. While author George W. Knight gives careful attention
to the comments of previous interpreters of the text, both ancient and
modern, his emphasis is on exegesis of the Greek text itself and on the flow
of the argument in each of these three Epistles.
Besides
providing a detailed look at the meanings and interrelationships of the
Greek words as they appear in each context, Knight's commentary includes an
introduction that treats at length the question of authorship (he argues for
Pauline authorship and proposes, on the basis of stylistic features, that
Luke might have been the amanuensis for the Pastoral Epistles), the
historical background of these letters, and the personalities and
circumstances of the recipients.
Knight also provides two special excursuses: the first gathers together the
information in the Pastorals and elsewhere in the New Testament on early
church offices and leaders; the other excursus examines the motivations for
conduct in Titus 2:1-10 with a view to their applicability to present-day
situations.
Praise for the Print Edition
"Knight is to he congratulated for his significant contribution to New
Testament study. An excellent supplement and balance to the
Dibelius-Conzelmann commentary, Knight's Pastoral Epistles will well serve
teachers of the Greek text. And for preachers whose Greek is serviceable,
Knight's commentary is arguably the one to turn to first."
—Restoration Quarterly
"An exegetical handbook to the Pastoral Epistles...Well-written, dear, and
concise...this commentary offers an excellent summary of modern scholarship
on the Pastorals in addition to giving a sound and helpful discussion of the
text by a seasoned scholar. It deserves to be on the reference shelf of
every serious pastor and student."
—Didaskalia
"Following the style of this fine series, Knight's commentary is most
valuable for its detailed analysis of the Greek text of the epistles."
—The Bible Today
About the Author
George W. Knight III is a teacher at Matthews Orthodox Presbyterian Church
in Matthews, North Carolina, and adjunct professor of New Testament at
Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary's Charlotte Extension. His
other published works include The Faithful Sayings in the Pastoral Epistles
and The Role Relationship of Men and Women.
The Epistle to the Hebrews -
Paul Ellingworth
862 pages; 1993
The study of the Epistle to the Hebrews has traditionally been hampered by a
number of factors. For example, for most of Christian history, the
attribution of Hebrews to Paul has made it more difficult for readers to
hear this epistle's distinctive voice. Among Gentile Christians, it has also
been wrongly assumed that Hebrews is of interest only to Jews. And it has
sometimes been thought that Hebrews represents a compromise or halfway stage
between Judaism and Christianity, in contrast with the pure message of the
Gospels and the radical Christianity of Paul. These and other factors have
tended to combine to give Hebrews an undeserved reputation for obscurity.
This
excellent commentary by Paul Ellingworth adeptly removes such barriers to
the meaning of Hebrews, revealing the value of this complex but immensely
important New Testament epistle for all readers, past and present.
Ellingworth begins with a detailed study of the Greek text before working
outward to consider the wider context, linguistic questions, and the
relation of Hebrews to other early Christian writings and to the Old
Testament. Nonbiblical writings such as Philo and the Dead Sea Scrolls,
though less directly related to Hebrews, are considered where appropriate.
Unveiling the discourse structure of this carefully written letter,
Ellingworth's commentary helps make coherent sense of the complexities of
Hebrews. As a result of his exhaustive study, Ellingworth finds Hebrews to
be primarily a pastoral, not a polemical, writing. Showing how Hebrews
beautifully emphasizes the supremacy of Christ, Ellingworth concludes that
the essential purpose of the epistle—which maintains the continuity of God's
people before and after Christ—is to encourage readers to base their lives
on nothing other and nothing less than Jesus.
Award for the Print Edition
Christianity Today - Number 3 Critics Choice for Commentaries (1994)
Praise for the Print Edition
"A gold mine of information for any New Testament scholar who has an
interest in Hebrews...A superb volume."
—Themelios
"Ellingworth offers a thorough survey of scholarship on introductory issues
and informed, theologically sensitive commentary on the Greek text of
Hebrews."
—The Bible Today
"An ornament to The New International Greek Testament Commentary...A
refreshing challenge to all who take the Greek text seriously."
—Reformed Theological Review
"The commentary contributes to an understanding of the epistle, especially
from the technical side...[The author] directs considerable attention to the
matters of textual variants, manuscript evidence, and extra-biblical
documents, with a resultant interruption of the flow of both text and
context. The work's contribution can be significant, but probably only to
more serious students."
—The Master's Seminary Journal 5:1, Spring 1994, p. 103, Irvin A. Busenitz,
Professor of Bible Exposition and Old Testament
About the Author
Paul Ellingworth is translation consultant for the United Bible Societies in
the United Kingdom and an honorary lecturer in New Testament at the
University of Aberdeen. He is also the coauthor of A Translator's Handbook
on the Letter to the Hebrews and author of the volume on Hebrews in the
Epworth Commentaries series.
The Epistle of James - Peter
H. Davids
264 pages; 1982
The Epistle of James has long languished in comparative neglect while its
more famous sister letters in the Pauline corpus enjoyed the limelight of
New Testament research. Recently, however, new interest in the Epistle of
James has pointed scholarly attention once more at some of the
still-to-be-answered questions raised by this important New Testament book.
This
widely acclaimed commentary by Peter H. Davids interacts freely with both
the more recent and the older literature on James, German and French works.
At the same time, Davidss own penetrating insights themselves spark fresh
debate on the composition, purpose, and meaning of the text of James.
In an extensive introduction Davids considers questions concerning
authorship, date of composition, form and structure, and the language and
style of the text. He also explores seven key theological themes in James:
suffering/testing; eschatology; Christology; poverty piety; the relation of
law, grace, and faith; wisdom; and prayer.
The commentary proper exhibits careful exegesis and a wealth of insight into
the meaning of the text for its original audience as well as for the church
today. Davids is well acquainted with the relevant Hellenistic, Jewish, and
early Christian literature and uses it frequently to point out parallels and
to clarify the meaning of the text. Davids's work also includes several
helpful tables, charts, and one of the most comprehensive bibliographies on
James available anywhere.
Praise for the Print Edition
"A major contribution to our understanding of James...Davids has skillfully
used contemporary critical and exegetical tools to produce a first-rate
commentary."
—Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society
"Davids's commentary is a mine of information and is characterized by
careful exegetical method.... It deserves critical attention."
—Journal of Biblical Literature
"Davids presents a conservative yet provocative look at the Epistle of
James...The many well-balanced discussions are strengthened by good
summaries and frequent parallels to ancient literature...A fine exegetical
piece."
—Interpretation
About the Author
Peter H. Davids is On-Site Study Center Director at Schloss Mittersill in
Austria. He is also the author of the volume on I Peter in the New
International Commentary on the New Testament series.
The Book of Revelation - G.
K. Beale
1309 pages; 1998
This monumental new study of the book of Revelation will be especially
helpful to scholars, pastors, students, and others seriously interested in
interpreting the Apocalypse for the benefit of the church. Too often
Revelation is viewed as a book only about the future. As G. K. Beale shows,
however, Revelation is nor merely a futurology but a book about how the
church should live for the glory of God throughout the ages—including our
own.
Engaging
important questions concerning the interpretation of Revelation in
scholarship today, as well interacting with the various viewpoints scholars
hold on these issues, Beale's work makes a major contribution in the
much-debated area of how the Old Testament is used in the Apocalypse.
Approaching Revelation in terms of its own historical background and
literary character, Beale argues convincingly that John's use of Old
Testament allusions—and the way the Jewish exegetical tradition interpreted
these same allusions—provides the key for unlocking the meaning of
Revelation's many obscure metaphors. In the course of Beale's careful
verse-by-verse exegesis, which also untangles the logical flow of John's
thought as it develops from chapter to chapter, it becomes clear that
Revelation's challenging pictures are best understood net by apparent
technological and contemporary parallels in the twentieth century but by Old
Testament and Jewish parallels from the distant past.
Praise for the Print Edition
"This is an incredibly learned study, a magisterial commentary on one of the
most difficult hooks in the Bible. There has never been a deeper probing of
the Old Testament allusions in the Apocalypse, nor a better presentation of
the idealist interpretation. This work will he essential for all scholars
and students of the book of Revelation for years to come."
—Grant Osborne, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
"This volume will undoubtedly take its place as a standard work to be
considered in responsible study of Revelation."
— M. Eugene Boring, Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University
"This long-awaited commentary is a magnificent achievement and will be an
invaluable guide and resource for all future study of Revelation. Beale's
particular emphasis on interpreting the text by reference to the Old
Testament Scriptures and Jewish exegetical traditions is one that the text
itself invites, while the orientation to theological reflection is also very
welcome in a commentary on this profoundly theological text."
—Richard Baukham, University of St. Andrews
"Beale has an unrivaled knowledge of Revelation and its Jewish background.
His work will be invaluable both to scholars and students who want a
thorough treatment of the textual and critical problems and to pastors and
laypeople who want to know what
Revelation meant—and means—in its own terms."
—J. P. M. Sweet, Cambridge University
About the Author
G. K. Beale is the Kenneth T. Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies at Wheaton
College Graduate School. He is also the editor of The Right Doctrine from
the Wrong Text? Essays on the Use of the Old Testament in the New and the
author of The Use of Daniel in Jewish Apocalyptic Literature and in the
Revelation of St. John and John's Use of the Old Testament in Revelation.
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