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Throughout the history of the church, the Book of Romans has received considerable attention. In the last thirty years especially, scholars have raised questions regarding just how Paul in general and Romans in particular should be read. In Encountering the Book of Romans, Douglas Moo guides students through the ancient letter against the backdrop of these contemporary debates. Moo begins his study with a clear, concise, and helpful survey of the two broad contemporary options for understanding Romans; the ìReformation approachî and the ìnew perspective approach,î pointing out that how one approaches the book inevitably affects how one interprets it. He encourages students to decide which approach best fits with the actual teaching of the letter, and as a help in this process, often indicates how the two opposing views would interpret key texts. Moo goes on to address other introductory matters that are necessary for understanding Romans?the first-century context, the situation in Paulís life as well as the situation in the lives of his readers. Other items discussed include the theme, purpose, and structure of Romans. After laying the groundwork for reading Romans, Moo leads readers through the weighty argument of this significant book, highlighting key themes and clarifying difficult passages. Throughout, he also helps students to see the continuing relevance of Romans. He concludes, ìThe deep theology and practical advice found in Romans have as their ultimate purpose the glory of God. It is when readers of Romans seek to understand that theology and to live out its consequences that God is glorified.î As with other volumes in the Encountering series, Encountering the Book of Romans is designed for classroom use and includes a number of helpful features, including a bibliography, key terms, chapter objectives, chapter outlines, study questions, sidebars, and illustrations.
Douglas J. Moo (Ph.D., University of St. Andrews) is Blanchard Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College Graduate School. He is the author of several books, including commentaries on Romans, James, 2 Peter, and Jude.
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As a lay person who just wants to understand God's word well enough so that I can teach it to my all-ladies Sunday School class, this book was just what I needed. It went deep enough to give me a taste of what students study at a theological school but explained it well enough that I understood it easily. I am excited to learn so much historical background on Romans that it seems like I am reading it for the first time as my eyes are open to so many new ideas. Also the ladies are eating it up as they are thinking about things they may not have heard before. I can highly recommend this well-written book. I think it will be worn out by the time I finish it!
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Encountering the Book of Romans is an excellent exposition of the book of Romans. Moo does a wonderful job of explaining in plain English the intricacies of the Book. I highly recommend any believer read this commentary. The book of Romans is life changing and world changing, and this book will guide you through it. A+!
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This book provides good, basic comments for Romans and would be ideal for a Sunday School or high school class. Personally, I wish it were written for a higher age range and were a little deeper, but it does have helpful information.
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