Romans: A Theological and Pastoral Commentary
Romans: A Theological and Pastoral Commentary
Overview
Description
"Above all, Romans is a letter about Spirit-enabled participation and transformation in Christ and his story, and thus in the mission of God in the world."
This commentary engages the letter to the Romans as Christian scripture and highlights the Pauline themes for which Michael Gorman is best known--participation and transformation, cruciformity and new life, peace and justice, community and mission. With extensive introductions both to the apostle Paul and to the letter itself, Gorman offers background information on Paul's first-century context before proceeding into the rich theological landscape of the biblical text.
In line with Paul's focus on Christian living, Gorman interprets Romans at a consistently practical level, highlighting the letter's significance for Christian theology, daily life, and pastoral ministry. Questions for reflection and sidebars on important concepts make this especially useful for those preparing to preach or teach from Romans--the "epistle of life," as Gorman calls it, for its extraordinary promise that, through faith, we might walk in newness of life with Christ.
Editorial Reviews
-- Richard B. Hays
Duke University
"Michael Gorman is that rare scholar of eminent distinction who is willing to read the Pauline letters as Christian scripture. His approach is ecumenically sensitive, appealing to what Protestants and Catholics hold in common. And his analysis reprises the great themes for which he is justly famous: participation, cruciformity, transformation, and mission. Widely accessible, this commentary will be useful (on the one hand) to scholars, teachers, and preachers, and (on the other) to interested lay readers."
-- Scott Hahn
Franciscan University of Steubenville
"Michael Gorman's commentary on Romans is an accessible and enriching journey into Paul's most important letter. Gorman offers a cogent and compelling approach to the letter, full of great insights and details, in order to help pastors and students come to grips with Paul's most famous text. This is Gorman at his exegetical best!"
-- Michael F. Bird
Ridley College, Melbourne
"As one expects from Michael Gorman, this commentary is theologically rich as well as spiritually inviting and edifying. It is accessible and practical yet well-informed. Aware of debates and engaging controversial questions, where necessary, Gorman remains characteristically generous and Christ-focused."
-- Craig S. Keener
Asbury Theological Seminary
"Gorman christens Paul's letter to the Romans 'the epistle of life, ' a message of God's saving grace that creates multicultural, cruciform communities in Christ. Gorman's conversational style, accessible interpretations, and penetrating reflections unlock Paul's message, inviting readers to participate in God's missional work to pursue peace and justice in the church and among all peoples."
-- Lynn H. Cohick
Northern Seminary
"Michael Gorman reads Romans as a manifesto about participating in the life of God. The audience for this accessible commentary, like Paul's original audience, is the community of believers, not just scholars. Since Gorman reads Romans as Christian scripture, we encounter the letter as a living document for the church today, and he leads us to encounter and embody God's grace in Christ and through the Spirit."
-- Ben C. Blackwell
Houston Theological Seminary
"This commentary is a splendid example of one of today's leading Pauline scholars engaging Romans as Christian scripture. Although geared toward students rather than scholars, it is thoroughly informed by recent scholarship on Paul and his first-century context. It offers an exceedingly clear and accessible participationist reading of Romans that is theologically, pastorally, and missionally insightful. Its helpful introduction to Paul's life and theology and frequent summaries that help its reader not to lose sight of the forest for the trees make this the ideal classroom commentary. It will be on my Romans syllabus for the foreseeable future."
-- Andy Johnson
Nazarene Theological Seminary
"Michael Gorman's commentary on Romans shows why he is recognized as one of the most distinguished Pauline scholars in America today. Written for a wider audience, it explains the pastoral, theological, and spiritual dimensions of Paul's most important letter for the church of our day. Eminently readable, always insightful, this commentary accomplishes what few have done: it makes Paul's message accessible and relevant to the lives of everyday believers."
-- Frank J. Matera
The Catholic University of America
About the Author
Cruciformity, Inhabiting the Cruciform God, Becoming the Gospel, and
Apostle of the Crucified Lord, among other significant works.
Michael J. Gorman holds the Raymond E. Brown Chair in Biblical Studies and Theology at St. Mary's Seminary & University in Baltimore, Maryland, where he has taught since 1991. A highly regarded New Testament scholar, he has also written
Cruciformity, Inhabiting the Cruciform God, Becoming the Gospel, and
Apostle of the Crucified Lord, among other significant works.
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Overview
Description
"Above all, Romans is a letter about Spirit-enabled participation and transformation in Christ and his story, and thus in the mission of God in the world."
This commentary engages the letter to the Romans as Christian scripture and highlights the Pauline themes for which Michael Gorman is best known--participation and transformation, cruciformity and new life, peace and justice, community and mission. With extensive introductions both to the apostle Paul and to the letter itself, Gorman offers background information on Paul's first-century context before proceeding into the rich theological landscape of the biblical text.
In line with Paul's focus on Christian living, Gorman interprets Romans at a consistently practical level, highlighting the letter's significance for Christian theology, daily life, and pastoral ministry. Questions for reflection and sidebars on important concepts make this especially useful for those preparing to preach or teach from Romans--the "epistle of life," as Gorman calls it, for its extraordinary promise that, through faith, we might walk in newness of life with Christ.
Editorial Reviews
-- Richard B. Hays
Duke University
"Michael Gorman is that rare scholar of eminent distinction who is willing to read the Pauline letters as Christian scripture. His approach is ecumenically sensitive, appealing to what Protestants and Catholics hold in common. And his analysis reprises the great themes for which he is justly famous: participation, cruciformity, transformation, and mission. Widely accessible, this commentary will be useful (on the one hand) to scholars, teachers, and preachers, and (on the other) to interested lay readers."
-- Scott Hahn
Franciscan University of Steubenville
"Michael Gorman's commentary on Romans is an accessible and enriching journey into Paul's most important letter. Gorman offers a cogent and compelling approach to the letter, full of great insights and details, in order to help pastors and students come to grips with Paul's most famous text. This is Gorman at his exegetical best!"
-- Michael F. Bird
Ridley College, Melbourne
"As one expects from Michael Gorman, this commentary is theologically rich as well as spiritually inviting and edifying. It is accessible and practical yet well-informed. Aware of debates and engaging controversial questions, where necessary, Gorman remains characteristically generous and Christ-focused."
-- Craig S. Keener
Asbury Theological Seminary
"Gorman christens Paul's letter to the Romans 'the epistle of life, ' a message of God's saving grace that creates multicultural, cruciform communities in Christ. Gorman's conversational style, accessible interpretations, and penetrating reflections unlock Paul's message, inviting readers to participate in God's missional work to pursue peace and justice in the church and among all peoples."
-- Lynn H. Cohick
Northern Seminary
"Michael Gorman reads Romans as a manifesto about participating in the life of God. The audience for this accessible commentary, like Paul's original audience, is the community of believers, not just scholars. Since Gorman reads Romans as Christian scripture, we encounter the letter as a living document for the church today, and he leads us to encounter and embody God's grace in Christ and through the Spirit."
-- Ben C. Blackwell
Houston Theological Seminary
"This commentary is a splendid example of one of today's leading Pauline scholars engaging Romans as Christian scripture. Although geared toward students rather than scholars, it is thoroughly informed by recent scholarship on Paul and his first-century context. It offers an exceedingly clear and accessible participationist reading of Romans that is theologically, pastorally, and missionally insightful. Its helpful introduction to Paul's life and theology and frequent summaries that help its reader not to lose sight of the forest for the trees make this the ideal classroom commentary. It will be on my Romans syllabus for the foreseeable future."
-- Andy Johnson
Nazarene Theological Seminary
"Michael Gorman's commentary on Romans shows why he is recognized as one of the most distinguished Pauline scholars in America today. Written for a wider audience, it explains the pastoral, theological, and spiritual dimensions of Paul's most important letter for the church of our day. Eminently readable, always insightful, this commentary accomplishes what few have done: it makes Paul's message accessible and relevant to the lives of everyday believers."
-- Frank J. Matera
The Catholic University of America
About the Author
Cruciformity, Inhabiting the Cruciform God, Becoming the Gospel, and
Apostle of the Crucified Lord, among other significant works.
Michael J. Gorman holds the Raymond E. Brown Chair in Biblical Studies and Theology at St. Mary's Seminary & University in Baltimore, Maryland, where he has taught since 1991. A highly regarded New Testament scholar, he has also written
Cruciformity, Inhabiting the Cruciform God, Becoming the Gospel, and
Apostle of the Crucified Lord, among other significant works.
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
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- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
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- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
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Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
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- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
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There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
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- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
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Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
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- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
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