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A Fresh Look at Romans
How does a corporate reading of the Apostle Paul's greatest contribution to the New Testament unfold? As a Divine Marriage Covenant.
Tom Holland's Romans is truly both biblical and theological, as the letter is set firmly in its unfolding canonical context. Holland shows how Romans contributes to our understanding of God's covenant arrangement with humankind. The commentary digs deep into current scholarship on the Old Testament roots of Paul's teaching yet presents its conclusions in accessible language.
-Pro Douglas Moo.Blanchard Professor of NewTestament.Wheaton College.
Tom Holland's study demonstrates how a deeper understanding of the Old Testament and particularly of its prophesied new exodus can illumine Paul's theology of the person and work of Christ in profound ways. Here one will find scholarship that is not only solid and faithful, thorough and yet accessible-in short, scholarship in the service of the church.
=Prof L Michael Morales, PhD., Professor of Biblical Studies.Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.Greenville.USA.
This vigorously argued commentary seeks to allow Old Testament themes and thought patterns, not misguided scholarly conventions, to control Romans' message. Paul's ministry is seen rigorously in New Exodus terms; the church is the New Israel, Yahweh's people and (along with true Israel of old) figurative bride. Verses from the prophet Isaiah are particularly foundational. Organizationally Holland's treatment is strongly messianic in focus -- every section of Romans is subordinated to "the Messiah King." Scholars of Romans will be stimulated by interaction with this canonically alert, creative, and frequently contrarian exposition and synthesis of a Pauline classic.
-Robert W. Yarbrough
Associate Professor of New Testament, New Testament Department Chair, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
This commentary on Romans develops many of the major themes explored in Dr Holland's useful and insightful book Contours of Pauline Theology. Tom Holland always remains alert to the influence and relevance of the Old Testament, and emphasises the impact of Paul's thought upon the Church as a community, and as well as on the individual as part of that community..
Above all, Tom Holland deploys his scholarship to produce a very saline and practical commentary. The preacher will find here many practical applications, which will bring Paul's message to life for today. This is a clear and readab., e exposition, which well reflects Paul's pastoral concern for the community of the Church.
-Anthony C. Thiselton, D.D Professor of Christian Theology, University of Nottingham
Tom Holland's commentary on Paul's letter to the Romans is not just another commentary. He has a thesis to establish and he goes about his task with powerful argument, incisive exegesis and clear theology.
- Dr Robert Strivens, Principal, London Theological Seminary
Holland's clearly stated exegetical conclusions will be of interest to those both within and outside of the perspectives of evangelical exegesis, particularly for his sustained corporate reading of Romans as well as his specific challenges to New Perspective arguments... Holland has very interesting perspectives to offer.
- Prof Florence Morgan Gillman, University of San Diego
Tom Holland has written a thought-provoking book that will undoubtedly be fruitful for many teachers and preachers. More than any other commentator on Romans so far, he uncovers the Old Testament roots of the letter and shows the impact of Paul's thoughts upon the Christian church today.
- Dr Rob van Honwelingen, Theological University, Kampen, Netherlands
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