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The letter to the Ephesians is one of the most significant documents ever written. Samuel Taylor Coleridge called it "the divinest composition of man." The letter was John Calvin's favourite, and Raymond Brown claimed that, among the Pauline writings, only Romans could match Ephesians "as a candidate for exercising the most influence on Christian thought and spirituality." But Ephesians has not only had a significant impact on the lives of men and women in the past. It also speaks with great power to our contemporary situation.
Both of these important aspects of Ephesians - its message to Paul's original audience and its continuing meaning for Christians today - are skillfully brought together in this outstanding commentary. Peter O'Brien applies his careful and probing exegesis to the text of Ephesians, first treating the background issues of authorship, audience, purpose, message, and contents, then providing a rich verse-by-verse exposition of the text. Using the fruits of recent biblical research and drawing from his extensive experience as teacher, missionary, and pastor, O'Brien discusses in fresh and edifying details the most significant emphases of Ephesians: its broad sweep of the divine purposes, its grand themes and emphasis on unity, truth, and love, and its profound concern that God's people should live as his new humanity in Christ.
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Theological Book Review
"O'Brien has produced a well-researched and clearly presented commentary on Ephesians. He has read widely and thought carefully, so students of the New Testament will find his scholarly contribution a useful addition to their libraries."
Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly
"Here is a commentary that expounds this marvelous epistle with a clarity and reverence that are quite refreshing. O'Brien draws upon his years of experience as a missionary, pastor, professor, and scholar to write a book that examines all the inspired nuances of Ephesians without losing sight of the main theme all the way. . . Practical, scholarly exposition that takes a high view of Scripture."
Faith & Mission
"This commentary is definitely a masterpiece, a volume that without question should belong to the library of all who desire to achieve a profound and comprehensive understanding of the epistle. Its simple, yet highly scholarly style will not only inform, but also challenge the reader to prepare for intense study and arrive at certain positions only after weighing carefully all the evidence."
Theological Book Review "O'Brien has produced a well-researched and clearly presented commentary on Ephesians. He has read widely and thought carefully, so students of the New Testament will find his scholarly contribution a useful addition to their libraries."Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly "Here is a commentary that expounds this marvelous epistle with a clarity and reverence that are quite refreshing. O'Brien draws upon his years of experience as a missionary, pastor, professor, and scholar to write a book that examines all the inspired nuances of Ephesians without losing sight of the main theme all the way. . . Practical, scholarly exposition that takes a high view of Scripture."Faith & Mission "This commentary is definitely a masterpiece, a volume that without question should belong to the library of all who desire to achieve a profound and comprehensive understanding of the epistle. Its simple, yet highly scholarly style will not only inform, but also challenge the reader to prepare for intense study and arrive at certain positions only after weighing carefully all the evidence."
Theological Book Review
"O'Brien has produced a well-researched and clearly presented commentary on Ephesians. He has read widely and thought carefully, so students of the New Testament will find his scholarly contribution a useful addition to their libraries."
Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly
"Here is a commentary that expounds this marvelous epistle with a clarity and reverence that are quite refreshing. O'Brien draws upon his years of experience as a missionary, pastor, professor, and scholar to write a book that examines all the inspired nuances of Ephesians without losing sight of the main theme all the way. . . Practical, scholarly exposition that takes a high view of Scripture."
Faith & Mission
"This commentary is definitely a masterpiece, a volume that without question should belong to the library of all who desire to achieve a profound and comprehensive understanding of the epistle. Its simple, yet highly scholarly style will not only inform, but also challenge the reader to prepare for intense study and arrive at certain positions only after weighing carefully all the evidence."
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"O'Brien has produced a well-researched and clearly presented commentary on Ephesians. He has read widely and thought carefully, so students of the New Testament will find his scholarly contribution a useful addition to their libraries."
Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly
"Here is a commentary that expounds this marvelous epistle with a clarity and reverence that are quite refreshing. O'Brien draws upon his years of experience as a missionary, pastor, professor, and scholar to write a book that examines all the inspired nuances of Ephesians without losing sight of the main theme all the way. . . Practical, scholarly exposition that takes a high view of Scripture."
Faith & Mission
"This commentary is definitely a masterpiece, a volume that without question should belong to the library of all who desire to achieve a profound and comprehensive understanding of the epistle. Its simple, yet highly scholarly style will not only inform, but also challenge the reader to prepare for intense study and arrive at certain positions only after weighing carefully all the evidence."
Theological Book Review "O'Brien has produced a well-researched and clearly presented commentary on Ephesians. He has read widely and thought carefully, so students of the New Testament will find his scholarly contribution a useful addition to their libraries."Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly "Here is a commentary that expounds this marvelous epistle with a clarity and reverence that are quite refreshing. O'Brien draws upon his years of experience as a missionary, pastor, professor, and scholar to write a book that examines all the inspired nuances of Ephesians without losing sight of the main theme all the way. . . Practical, scholarly exposition that takes a high view of Scripture."Faith & Mission "This commentary is definitely a masterpiece, a volume that without question should belong to the library of all who desire to achieve a profound and comprehensive understanding of the epistle. Its simple, yet highly scholarly style will not only inform, but also challenge the reader to prepare for intense study and arrive at certain positions only after weighing carefully all the evidence."
Theological Book Review
"O'Brien has produced a well-researched and clearly presented commentary on Ephesians. He has read widely and thought carefully, so students of the New Testament will find his scholarly contribution a useful addition to their libraries."
Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly
"Here is a commentary that expounds this marvelous epistle with a clarity and reverence that are quite refreshing. O'Brien draws upon his years of experience as a missionary, pastor, professor, and scholar to write a book that examines all the inspired nuances of Ephesians without losing sight of the main theme all the way. . . Practical, scholarly exposition that takes a high view of Scripture."
Faith & Mission
"This commentary is definitely a masterpiece, a volume that without question should belong to the library of all who desire to achieve a profound and comprehensive understanding of the epistle. Its simple, yet highly scholarly style will not only inform, but also challenge the reader to prepare for intense study and arrive at certain positions only after weighing carefully all the evidence."
Peter O'Brien is senior research fellow in New Testament, Moore Theological College, Sydney, Australia.
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- PublisherApollos
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0851117597
- ISBN 13 9780851117591
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages450
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