What is the Baker Exegetical Commentary?
The Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT), one of today’s most respected sources for New Testament exegetical studies, equips you to know the gospel better.
What is this commentary on the New Testament all about?
This commentary is full of careful historical exegesis that is especially well informed by the literature, philosophy, and rhetoric of the Greco-Roman world. It is an ideal companion to a detailed study of these still undervalued New Testament books.
What is the exegetical discussion of the Bible like?
The exegetical discussion is fresh and vigorous, with good use being made of some of the ancient commentators and a judicious selection of the modern ones. . . . All who want a sound exegetical basis for their preaching and are prepared to wrestle with the Greek text will find that this is an ideal piece of work.
Is there an exegetical commentary on 1 and 2 Thessalonians?
This exegetical commentary now stands among the authoritative works on 1 and 2 Thessalonians. Jeffrey A.D. Weima is professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he has taught for more than twenty years.
Overview
The Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT), one of today’s most respected sources for New Testament exegetical studies, equips you to know the gospel better.
Praise for the Print Edition
In this age of unprecedented proliferation of biblical commentary series, it is an outstanding accomplishment for the Baker Exegetical series consistently to have produced what, with only rare exceptions, have become the best available commentaries on the Greek text of the New Testament book or books treated.
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This is an amazing commentary series. Why can’t I buy the commentary of John?
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Darrell L. Bock (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of New Testament at Dallas Theological Seminary.
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Darrell L. Bock (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of New Testament at Dallas Theological Seminary.
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Who published the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament?
The Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament is a biblical studies resource that the Baker Publishing Group has printed since Darrell Bock’s volumes on the Gospel of Luke first appeared in the mid 1990’s.
Who edited the John volume?
Moises Silva was the first editor of the series, which is now co-edited by Robert Yarbrough, who wrote the 1, 2, 3 John volume, and Robert H. Stein, who contributed the Mark commentary. The editors explain that the series’ goal is not to reflect theological sameness on secondary matters, but rather quality exegesis:
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In this addition to the acclaimed BECNT series, Andreas Köstenberger presents comprehensive and up-to-date analysis. His detailed study of one of the most important books in the New Testament is sure to become a standard resource for preachers, students, and scholars.
Praise for the Print Edition
Köstenberger has already distinguished himself as one of evangelicalism's premier Johannine scholars. Now he pulls all his research together in what will immediately establish itself as the best and most thorough commentary on the Greek text of John in recent years, from any theological perspective. Highly recommended!
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Andreas J. Köstenberger (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is senior research professor of New Testament and biblical theology and director of PhD studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.