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The Oxford Bible Commentary Is A Bible Study And Reference Work For 21st Century Students And Readers That Can Be Read With Any Modern Translation Of The Bible. It Offers Verse-by-verse Explanation Of Every Book Of The Bible By The World's Leading Biblical Scholars. From Its Inception, Obc Has Been Designed As A Completely Non-denominational Commentary, Carefully Written And Edited To Provide The Best Scholarship In A Readable Style For Readers From All Different Faith Backgrounds. It Uses The Traditional Historical-critical Method To Search For The Original Meaning Of The Texts, But Also Brings In New Perspectives And Insights - Literary, Sociological, And Cultural - To Bring Out The Expanding Meanings Of These Ancient Writings And Stimulate New Discussion And Further Enquiry. Newly Issued In A Series Of Part Volumes, The Obc Is Now Available In An Affordable And Portable Format For The Commentaries To The Pauline Epistles. Includes A General Introduction To Using The Commentary, In Addition To An Introduction To Study Of The New Testament, And To The Pauline Corpus In Particular.
This work investigates the original meaning and theological significance of the Pauline Epistles through rigorous historical-critical analysis. The authors, John J. Barton and John Muddiman, utilize their expertise in biblical scholarship to provide a non-denominational framework for understanding these foundational New Testament texts. By integrating literary, sociological, and cultural perspectives, the commentary aims to bridge the gap between ancient context and contemporary interpretation.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Scholars and students frequently cite this work as a standard, accessible reference for academic study of the New Testament. The text is noted for its balanced, non-denominational approach that remains suitable for both classroom environments and independent research.
Page Count:
294
Publication Date:
2010-01-01
Publisher:
Oup Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191034665
ISBN-13:
9780191034664
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