Romans (Smyth and Helwys Bible Commentary)
Charles H Talbert
Romans was written to deal with the particular historical problem of the relations between Jewish and Gentile Christians in Rome. The function of Paul’s gospel was to unify these two, while its content was a theology that placed Jew and Gentile on an equal footing, both in their sin and in their salvation. Sometimes a modern situation corresponds to Paul’s original one. In such a case, Romans speaks directly. Most of the time, modern situations are different from those in Paul’s time. Romans still speaks. Although the content of Romans was elaborated in a particular cultural context, its applicability goes far beyond the original milieu, as Christian history has amply demonstrated. Distinguished biblical scholar Charles Talbert’s Romans leads readers into the biblical world of Paul’s Letter to the Romans, while at the same time it seeks to open our ears to the lasting truth of God’s word for today.

Charles H. Talbert is Distinguished Professor of Religion at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He serves as editor of the Reading the New Testament series and is author of Reading Luke, Reading John, Reading Acts, and Reading Corinthians in that series.

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. The Conversation Begins Rom 1:1-17
2. The Human Condition, Part One Rom 1:18-32
3. The Human Condition, Part Two Rom 2:1-3:20
4. The Divine Remedy in Relation to the Law Rom 3:21-4:25
5. The Ground of Future Hope Rom 5:1-11
6. The Human Condition and Its Antidote Rom 5:12-21
7. In Christ the Power of Sin Is Broken Rom 6:1-7:6
8. The Role of the Law and the Divine Remedy Rom 7:7-8:17
9. The Future Hope Rom 8:18-39
10. The Problem of Israel’s Unbelief and God’s Faithfulness Rom 9-11
11. How Slaves of Righteousness Behave, Part One Rom 12:1-13:14
12. How Slaves of Righteousness Behave, Part Two Rom 14:1-15:13
13. Making the Most of an Ending Rom 15:14-16:27

Bibliography
Index of Modern Authors
Index of Sidebars
Index of Scriptures
Index of Topics

360 pages   Hardback

Reviews

This commentary has the virtues of readability and clarity combined with original scholarship and incisive interpretation. Anyone who ever teaches or preaches Paul's letter to the Romans must have it.
--Sharyn Dowd
Associate Professor of Religion
Baylor University

Talbert is a seasoned and trustworthy guide to this extraordinary epistle. His commentary captures the logic and ardor of its author. It is astute, vibrant, and relevant.
--David E. Garland
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Professor of Christian Scriptures
George W. Truett Theological Seminary

ISBN: 9781573120814
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: SMYTH & HELWYS PUBLISHING - published 15/01/2002
Format: Hardback  

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