Romans: Interpreted by Early Christian Commentators
Romans: Interpreted by Early Christian Commentators

Romans: Interpreted by Early Christian Commentators

in The Church's Bible

by J. Patout Burns Jr.

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Pages 456
Publisher Eerdmans
Published 2012
ISBN-13 9780802825759
The Church's Bible series serves to bring the rich classical tradition of biblical interpretation to life. Compiled, translated, and edited by leading scholars, these volumes draw extensively from early and medieval commentators, illuminating Holy Scripture as it was understood during the first millennium of Christian history. Designed for clergy, Bible teachers, men and women in religious communities, and all serious students of Scripture, The Church's Bible will lead contemporary readers into the inexhaustible spiritual and theological world of the early church and hence of the Bible itself.

This Church's Bible volume brings together select lengthy excerpts from early Christian writings on Romans, Paul's most comprehensive statement of Christian teaching. J. Patout Burns Jr. has judiciously chosen extended passages from such church fathers as Origen, Rufinus, Pelagius, Chrysostom, Ambrosiaster, Augustine, and Theodoret, enabling readers today to benefit from the church's rich treasure trove of commentary on Paul's Letter to the Romans. Covering the first five hundred years of Christian history, this volume incorporates new translations made from the best texts currently available.

Both Burns's pastoral sensitivity and his extensive study of patristics shine through his selection of ancient passages, which run the full gamut of perspectives on Romans. Each passage is relevant and applicable to our current understanding and living of the Christian life, not just historically valuable. This volume—and the entire Church's Bible series—will be welcomed by preachers, teachers, students, and general readers alike.

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Nijay K. Gupta Nijay K. Gupta June 7, 2019
Burns offers excerpts and explanations of how the Church Fathers read and interpreted Romans. [Full Review]