Epistle to the Romans (Black's New Testament Commentaries) - Hardcover

Barrett, C. K.

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9780713600261: Epistle to the Romans (Black's New Testament Commentaries)

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ISBN 10: 0713600268 ISBN 13: 9780713600261

Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd, 1957

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Black's New Testament Commentary has been hailed by both scholars and pastors for its insightful interpretations and reliable commentary. Each book in the series includes an insightful introduction to the important historical, literary, and theological issues; key terms and phrases from the translation highlighted in the commentary where they are discussed; explanations of special Greek or foreign terms; references to important primary and secondary literature; and a Scripture index. C. K. Barrett's exegetical prowess, evidenced most distinctly in his volumes on the First and Second Epistles to the Corinthians, also in the Black's series, has long been appreciated in the world of biblical studies. His verse-by-verse exposition in The Epistle to the Romans further enhances our understanding of the book of Romans, early Christianity, the apostle Paul and his theology, and the New Testament. A master of thoroughness, historical backgrounds, and ancient languages, Barrett offers insights for scholars, ministers, students, and anyone who wants to know more about Paul's Epistle to the Romans.

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C. K. Barrett's exegetical prowess, evidenced in his volumes on the First and Second Epistles to the Corinthians, also in the Black's series, has long been appreciated in the world of biblical studies. His verse-by-verse exposition in "The Epistle to the Romans" further enhances our understanding of the book of Romans, early Christianity, the apostle Paul and his theology, and the New Testament. A master of thoroughness, historical backgrounds, and ancient languages, Barrett offers insights for scholars, ministers, students, and anyone who wants to know more about Paul's Epistle to the Romans.
Black's New Testament Commentary series presents a reliable and enlightening exposition of the New Testament for the modern reader. Written by highly respected biblical scholars, each commentary offers a paragraph-by-paragraph exposition based on the author's own, fresh translation of the biblical text.

About the Author:

C. K. Barrett (1917-2011) was professor of divinity at Durham University for twenty five years and was a fellow of the British Academy for fifty years. He authored numerous scholarly articles and books, including The First Epistle to the Corinthians and The Second Epistle to the Corinthians in Black's New Testament Commentary as well as The New Testament Background: Selected Documents.

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