From a foremost authority on the New Testament comes a major new commentary on Ephesians--a letter of truth- love- and unity to our superficial world. This newest volume in the Pillar New Testament Commentary series provides a rich exposition of Ephesians- one of the most significant documents ever written. Using the fruits of recent biblical research- Peter O'Brien shows how Ephesians sums up …
Fifteen years in the making- this comprehensive commentary by David Peterson offers thorough exegesis and exposition of the Acts of the Apostles- drawing on recent scholarship in the fields of narrative criticism and theological analysis- incorporating insights into historical-social background- and investigating why Luke presents his material the way he does. / In view of how long the book of …
Few books in the New Testament are better known or more often quoted as the Letter of James. Because James is so concise- so intensely practical- and so filled with memorable metaphors and illustrations- it has become one of the two or three most popular New Testament books in the church. This highly original commentary seeks to make the Letter of James clear and applicable to Christian living …
Johns epistles appear to be among the simplest books in the New Testament- until you dig a little deeper. Colin Kruses The Letters of John---a trustworthy contribution to The Pillar New Testament Commentary series---explores the full depth of what the apostle taught to enrich your spiritual life. Kruse examines authorship- audience- purpose- major Christian doctrines- theological themes- and mo…
Using the same brilliant exegesis and sound practical insight found in his previous work- Douglas J. Moo here not only accurately explains the meaning of the Letters to the Colossians and to Philemon- but also applies that meaning to twenty-first-century readers. Moo introduces each book with a series of five similar questions: To whom was it written? Who wrote it? When? Why? and What? He then …
Filling a notable gap in scholarship on 2 Peter and Jude- Peter Davids artfully unpacks these two neglected but fascinating epistles that deal with the confrontation between the Greco-Roman world and the burgeoning first-century Jesus communities. Davids firmly grasps the overall structure of these oft-maligned epistles and presents a strong case for 2 Peter and Jude as coherent- cons…
Morris's latest book fills a gaping hole in the shelf of New Testament commentaries. At last we have a work on Matthew that is worthy to take its place beside the major studies on the other Gospels. Its thoroughness- clarity- and theological sensitivity will make it a treasured resource for all students of the Bible.--David Allan Hubbvard- Fuller Theological Seminary.