Romans (Crossway Classic Commentaries) [Paperback]

Charles Hodge (Author), Alister McGrath (Series Editor), J. I. Packer (Series Editor, Introduction)

Book Description

Series: Crossway Classic Commentaries | Publication Date: April 15, 1994

For hundreds of years Christendom has been blessed with Bible commentaries written by great men of God highly respected for their godly walk and their insight into spiritual truth. The Crossway Classic Commentaries present the very best work on individual Bible books, carefully adapted for maximum understanding and usefulness for today's believers.

Perhaps there is no clearer and more systematic treatise on the gospel of Jesus Christ than that found in Paul's Epistle to the Romans. Christian believers through the centuries have fed deeply on its themes of the sinfulness of man, the richness of God's mercy, the transforming power of Jesus Christ in the repentant life, the believer's participation in the Savior's death and resurrection, and the practical implications of spiritual truth for daily life.

This classic commentary is a treasure for all who desire a deeper walk with God. Whether used for supplementary reading or for careful study, it will prove profitable to every follower of Christ who avails himself or herself of its gems.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Crossway Books (April 15, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891077243
• ISBN-13: 978-0891077244
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive reformed commentary of the 19th century, January 25, 2001

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Michael Schelb (Boca Raton, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Romans (Geneva Commentaries Series) (Geneva Series Commentary) (Library Binding)

Charles Hodge was one of the foremost reformed theologians of the old conservative Princeton group. A distinguished man of letters and hermeneutic scholar he presents the encyclical of Paul to the church at Rome in a logical and systematic manner with philological references throughout. Dr. Gorden H. Clark considered it to be the definitive work on the epistle.

The commentary will be more useful to the advanced student in that it presumes thorough knowledge of Greek, New Testament history and reformed apologetics. Those interested in a less tedious work should consider John Murray's "The Epistle to the Romans" (ISBN: 0802843417).

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent commentary, even to today's Christians, June 16, 2004

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D. Keating (Bristow, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Romans (Crossway Classic Commentaries) (Paperback)

First, a word of warning. This commentary is actually the first one that I have read completely - cover to cover. I chose to start with this one because I have felt like I never really fully understood the Book of Romans. Luckily Hodge's commentary provided me much needed insight into the text.

I particularly liked this commentary because it is complete (offering multiple views on the more difficult passages) without being exhaustive (endless discussions). Also, it is very well written - the precision of the language was much appreciated. Although, I must admit that I had to use my dictionary multiple times to reference some words that are not common in America today.

Despite the fact that this commentary was written years ago, it is still very useful to anyone interested in learning more about the Book of Romans. I feel like it truly gave me a step forward in the right direction towards a better understanding of God and His Kingdom.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hodge's Romans, December 5, 2001

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Dr. C. W. Powell (Colorado Springs, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Romans (Geneva Commentaries Series) (Geneva Series Commentary) (Library Binding)

Just the finest exposition of Romans in print. Charles Hodge was from old Princeton and carried on the covenantal theological tradition of Turretin from Geneva. His exegetical commentary is faithful to the original language, theologically faithful and profound. One of the first books for a theological library. Dr. C. W. Powell, New Geneva Theological Seminary