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12/6/2011

I've recently made several additions to the recommended list of Greek Commentaries. There are also some changes to the General Commentaries. I've also jotted down some brief notes and thoughts under certain commentaries. I may in time continue and add to this and develop things into short "commentary reviews".

You can find them all here:

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If you have any commentary recommendations that are not on the page, feel free to share them with me, and please share why you would recommend them.

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John Mureiko link

12/6/2011 02:05:29 pm

Wow! You really beefed it up! Fabulous selection. If I could recommend one particular mid-level seriesm], that would be the Bible Speaks Today series edited by John R.W. Stott. I've read a bunch of his commentary on Romans and although it could be argued that they are not very technical, they very exegetically minded, and you can tell he has done his homework in the Greek. The OT half of the series is equally commendable. Anyway, just another suggestion. Excellent work compiling with the links. Thank you!

Ryan link

12/7/2011 03:27:03 am

John, thanks for the comment. I've read some good things about some of Stott's commentaries. I've been thinking about how to categorize them. Some label them as devotional.

Here are a few books I'm still for commentaries on:

John: I am still looking for a good commentary on the Greek text of John's gospel. I am aware of Köstenberger's commentary in the BECNT series, however from what I've read it is more of a commentary of other commentaries such as Carson and Morris. I wish Carson had done his in the NIGTC series. For the time being, we can just stick to Carson in the PNTC series and read and study the text for ourselves in the Greek.

Matthew: Nolland's work in the NIGTC series spends most of its time arguing for Markan priority, showing the places where Matthew "took from Mark", and as such is less of an actual commentary on Matthew. Though it does interact extensively with the Greek text. I cannot speak much yet for Turner's work in the BECNT series. He is a moderate dispensational, that is about all I know. It would be nice to have something else to offer than the highly technical, critical, and expensive work in the ICC.

John Mureiko link

12/7/2011 12:23:52 pm

Stott probably falls somewhere in between the two categories due to the relatively simple nature of his commentaries combined with a sharp eye for sound exegesis. I'd liken them to the TNTC series, which he also wrote for on occasion.

For John, if you want something sound, strictly concerned with the Greek, and widely acclaimed, C.K. Barrett's Commentary on the Greek Text (1954?)is very comprehensive and good. He is still a highly respected NT scholar even today. (Speaking of slightly older commentaries, I just got John Eadie's commentary on the Greek text of Thessalonians for $10. He wrote in 1874 so it's likely dated in some areas, but it is written in a very scholarly manner with lots of historical information, textual information (he was post-Sinaiticus), and sound exegesis. He is also highly respected to this day. Since they're old, they're cheap. I'd try one if you're interested.)

For Matthew, I have no idea. Dave wrote a book arguing Matthean priority that I got, but haven't had a chance to read yet. That may always be my lot: too many books, not enough time...

John Mureiko link

12/9/2011 09:48:53 am

Here's a possibility on Matthew. Have you heard of it?

http://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Matthew-Socio-Rhetorical-Commentary/dp/0802864988/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1323473952&sr=8-2

Ryan link

12/9/2011 12:19:07 pm

Thanks John for the recommendation. I have heard of Keener, but not of this commentary. It seems like it is very deep on history and Jewish background, both things which will help in understanding Matthew's gospel. I'm not sure though that it treats the Greek text. These Socio Rhetorical Commentaries are quite different from what I can tell from a traditional Bible commentary. They seem that they would be greatly helpful though.

I've made a few more changes to the Commentary page in adding short reviews. I also added some Noteworthy Forthcoming Commentaries.

Concerning Matthew, I went ahead and added Nolland's NIGTC volume. You can read my justification there under the review. Let me know what you think on this one.

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