The Collegeville Bible Commentary: New Testament, Based on the New American Bible [Paperback]

Robert J. Karris (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Collegeville Bible commentary | Publication Date: September 1992

The Collegeville Bible Commentary New Testament Paperback

Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Liturgical Press (September 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814622119
• ISBN-13: 978-0814622117
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #177,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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54 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent NT Study Guide, February 2, 2001

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richard wilbur (Tampa, Fl) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Collegeville Bible Commentary: New Testament, Based on the New American Bible (Paperback)

This Commentary, published by the Liturgical Press in Collegville, MN, is a compendium of individual monographs on one or more of the twenty-seven books of the NT. Each monograph is by a leading scholar on the book or books of the NT reviewed. The text of the revised translation of the New American Bible(NAB) is integrated into the text, making use very convenient for home study or in a Bible study group. The NAB is a translation from the original languages predominantly by Catholic scholars but with assistance from Protestant scholars. The Revised Edition (1987)greatly improved the NT translation and the great Bible scholar Raymond Brown called it "a serious candidate for study purposes." The Collegeville Bible Commentaryis an excellent choice for the informed lay reader and I use it more than any other NT resource in my library. Not pedantic but informed by scholarship, it is penned in very readable prose despite the multiple authors. Each chapter begins with a short essay on authorship, date written, structure, history and importance. A brief outline of the major points to be observed is suggested. Their are maps and pictures of the Holy Land at key points facilitating understanding. It is of course written from a Catholic perspective but there has been much cooperation by Catholic and Protestant Bible scholars for many years now and this is reflected in the text. Even Mathew 16-18 (thou art Peter and upon this Rock I build my Church), a bedrock passage in Catholic apologetics, is handled in a way acceptable to all readers; the Commentary simply says "verse 18 promises that Peter is the rock on which the Christian community will be build after Jesus' death and resurrection." This compilation is a particularly reasonable way to acquire excellent study resources; the volume is not unduly bulky (440 pages) and yet many times less expensive than buying the monographs separately. Based on my experience, I can give an unqualified recommendation.

20 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Study Tool, February 24, 2001

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Janice A Cranney (Prospect, CT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Collegeville Bible Commentary: New Testament, Based on the New American Bible (Paperback)

The Collegeville Bible Commentary: Based on the New American Bible: New Testament is an excellent resource tool for anyone who wants a deeper look into the community situation of that particular time period in which the book was written. If you are studying the New Testament, this book is a must! You'll be happy that you own it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sister Betty Ann McKiernan, July 12, 2008

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Betty Ann Mckiernan (Long Island ,N.Y.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Collegeville Bible Commentary: New Testament, Based on the New American Bible (Paperback)

I've used this commentary with three different Bible study groups and have found it most helpful.