The Epistle to Romans, Revised (Hardcover)

~ C. K. Barrett (Author)

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Product Description

Since its appearance nearly 35 years ago, Black's New Testament Commentary Series 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. Now, in his long-awaited, newly revised, verse-by-verse exposition of The Epistle to the Romans Barrett further enhances our understanding of the book of Romans, early Christianity, the apostle Paul and his theology, and the New Testament. This revised edition has been reworked, updated, and retypeset, and the inclusion of an index of ancient sources further adds to its usefulness. 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.

About the Author

C. K. Barrett is Emeritus Professor of Divinity at the University of Durham. He is especially known for having authored numerous scholarly articles and books, including Commentary on St. John, The First Epistle to the Corinthians, The Second Epistle to the Corinthians (Black's New Testament Commentary), and The New Testament Background: Selected Documents.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers, Inc.; Revised edition (November 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565630556
• ISBN-13: 978-1565630550
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,048,882 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Moments of Absolute Genius, December 20, 1999

By	James Doerfel (Pittsburgh) - See all my reviews

Charles Kingsley Barrett, key Anglican theologian of the twentieth century, is one of the most important Paul-scholars around. His commentary on Romans is short (compare Moo's 1000+ pager) and easily accessible and rewarding to beginners and long-time students alike. In his attempt to make Paul's theology accessible to all readers, Barrett sometimes opts for a less-than-full-orbed exegesis of the text. This is particularly evident in his translation. There are moments--some of which can last for several pages--when Barrett takes his readers right to the heart of the Apostle's mind and heart and lays bare the genius that has inspired and confounded great thinkers of Christendom for ages. Attributing his gratitude to Luther, Barth, and Nygren; Barrett draws from a wealth of historic knowledge from several different traditions, adding his own penetrating insights at some of the most crucial points in the epistle. His exposition of chapter one is worth the cost of the book.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great study aid, March 30, 2006

By	N. W. Miller (Panama City, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Lenski is a master of interpreting the Greek. This commentary is written in an easy to read style. Very in depth and insightful.