Perhaps the most challenging and thoroughly doctrinal book of the entire new testament, romans deals with many issues that are basic to christian theology and practice. In encountering the book of romans, douglas moo guides students through the ancient letter to the romans against the backdrop of contemporary debates concerning just how paul in general and romans in particular should be read moo begins his study with a clear, concise, and helpful survey of the two broad contemporary options for understanding romans. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading encountering the book of romans encountering biblical studies. Having written the esteemed romans commentary in the nicnt series, he is a natural choice for a guide to this most sweeping of pauls letters. Douglas moo comments on the text and then explores issues in pauls culture and in ours that help us understand the ultimate meaning of each paragraph. In encountering the book of romans, douglas moo guides students through the ancient letter to the romans against the backdrop of contemporary debates concerning just how paul in general and romans in particular should be read. He is the author of several books, including commentaries on romans, james, 2 peter, and jude. Encountering the book of romans encountering biblical studies. Doug moos encountering romans would make an excellent introduction for a romans course. Encountering the book of romans, 2nd edition baker publishing. A final section suggests ways in which the eternal theology of romans can be understood and lived out in our modern culture. Pauls letter to the romans has been called the quintessence and perfection of saving doctrine. In encountering the book of romans, douglas moo guides students through the ancient letter against the backdrop of these contemporary debates. He intended to write a second volume finishing the book of romans, but moody canceled the wycliffe series.
Advice on studying romans from douglas moo zondervan academic. A theological survey encountering biblical studies 2nd by moo, douglas j. Being a very uptodate commentary in terms of the new perspective and its variants, it makes this commentary an absolute necessity. Exegetically astute and theologically minded, moo interacts critically with the new perspective on paul, highlights the emphasis in romans on practical divinity, and traces the theme of the gospel throughout the letter. Ive read to one extent or another three of his commentaries on romans. To get a feel for what the content is like, check out this video segment for moos nt331 course, discussing the theological importance of pauls introduction to. All of that seems well and good, but then i see that he was a substantial contributor for the. Be the first to ask a question about encountering the book of romans. In this updated edition of his successful textbook, a leading evangelical new testament scholar offers a guide to the book of romans that is informed by current.
He published a book that was part of the wycliffe exegetical commentary series on the first 8 chapters of romans. He has a longer more indepth scholarly commentary on romans new international commentary on the new testament and a shorter commentary included in the ivp onevolume bible commentary. After addressing introductory matters and laying the groundwork for reading romans, douglas moo leads readers through the weighty argument of this significant. Prepared by some of the worlds leading scholars, the series provides an exposition of the new testament books that is thorough and fully abreast of modern scholarship yet faithful to. Read encountering the book of romans encountering biblical studies by douglas j. Read encountering the book of romans encountering biblical studies a theological survey by douglas j. But the best way to see how helpful they are is to actually use one for yourself as you study a passage. In this updated edition of his successful textbook, a leading evangelical new testament scholar offers a guide to the bo. Visit the presidents page to see his availability to speak at your church or ministry 523 ne everett st camas, wa 98607 888 3589998. In encountering the book of romans, douglas moo guides students through the ancient letter to the romans against the backdrop of. As with other volumes in the wellreceived encountering biblical studies series, encountering the book of romans is designed for the undergraduate classroom and includes pedagogical aids such as photos and sidebars. I only know a little about him, from what is readily available online and a few discussions here. Prepared by some of the worlds leading scholars, the series provides an exposition of the new testament books that is thorough and fully abreast of modern scholarship yet faithful to the scriptures as the infallible word of god.
Douglas moo, from wheaton college graduate school, offers an exegetical examination of the book of romans. We call the scriptures the bible singular because the church sees these sixtysix books as ultimately a single book with god as its author. Biblical training has recently put up a free course on romans by new testament scholar dr. A rich, detailed, scholarly commentary on galatians. Moo does a wonderful job of explaining in plain english the intricacies of the book. What it is that inspires you to keep teaching on the book of romans. Even though he is critical of the new perspective, he does so in a fair and balanced way. Moo takes his page commentary and boils the arguments down to an easytoread paperback while adding various pictures and helpful diagrams. Romans quotes showing 14 of 4 pauls evangelism, his letters suggest, has two great motivations. His letter to the romans in this second edition will inform and enlighten a new generation of serious bible readers. Jun 30, 2009 i recently read and slowly reread everything that douglas j. Advice on studying romans from douglas moo zondervan.
Douglas moo has definitely risen as a top scholar on romans. Douglas moos work on the epistle to the romans is part of the new international commentary on the new testament. And be sure to check out his new online course, the book of romans. Bill mounce blogs on spiritual formation and on greek at. After addressing introductory matters and laying the groundwork for reading romans, douglas moo leads readers through the weighty argument. I understand that youll be teaching the epistle to the romans in context. In the epistle to the romans respected new testament scholar douglas moo provides a superb study of pauls letter to the roman christians and restates the enduring message of romans for christians today. Frank thielman, beeson divinity school douglas moo is the preeminent evangelical pauline scholar of our generation. Moo about his longstanding enthusiasm for romans and the importance of. Dunn, letter to the romans in dictionary of paul and his letters, ed. Moo helps decipher it, while pointing out the various doctrines sometimes contrary to. He will teaching the epistle to the romans in context at regent college from may 23june 3.
The book of romans is life changing and world changing, and this book will guide you through it. Moo born march 15, 1950 is a new testament scholar who, after teaching for more than twenty years at trinity evangelical divinity school in illinois, has served as blanchard professor of new testament at the wheaton college graduate school since 2000. From biblical text to contemporary life 9780310494003 by moo, douglas j. This resource supplies us with a healthy list of various key phrases, as well as themes communicated in the book of romans. Encountering the book of romans, second edition 9780801049668 by douglas j. Jul 15, 2014 his encountering the book of romans is a wonderful distillation of nearly four decades of solid exegetical work on pauls most famous letter. Moo provides a superb study of pauls letter to the roman. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. I recently read and slowly reread everything that douglas j. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the epistle to the romans. The book is easy enough to read that it is appropriate for an undergraduate course, but moo s interaction with contemporary scholarship makes the text a good addition for a graduate level class as well. Wessner professor of new testament at wheaton college.
Free doug moo lectures on romans my digital seminary. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Moo presents his exegetical arguments carefully and cogently. Encountering romans 2nd edition by douglas moo douglas moo is a veteran and respected commentator, particularly in the area of pauls epistles. In this volume respected new testament scholar douglas j. At the same time, each of the individual verbs in the passage has rich significance for understanding the nature of gods plan and the salvation of. Moo begins his study with a clear, concise, and helpful survey of the two broad contemporary options for understanding romans. Douglas moo s work on the epistle to the romans is part of the new international commentary on the new testament. Moos new course on pauls letter to the romans, now available for preorder. To do this well, the commentator must especially be keen to set any particular text in the context of all of scripture. In this updated edition, moo continues to lead students through the major blocks and themes of the letter in a way that is easy to understand but does not dumb down the sophistication of pauls message. We recently sat down with douglas moo to talk about some challenges students face when studying romans. Encountering the book of romans is an excellent exposition of the book of romans. Douglas moo s commentary on romans is judged by many to be the best all around evangelical commentary on this epistle.
In the publishers preface, the purpose, guiding principles, goals, overarching themes, and features are summarized. After addressing introductory matters and laying the groundwork for reading romans, douglas moo leads readers through the weighty argument of this significant book, highlighting key themes, clarifying difficult passages, and exploring the continuing relevance of romans. Dec 26, 2012 biblical training has recently put up a free course on romans by new testament scholar dr. A theological survey encountering biblical studies moo, douglas j. So to add this resource to our favorites folder, lets drag and drop the resource title into the folder called keywordsthemes. A theological survey kindle edition by moo, douglas j download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I had the pleasure to read the second edition of encountering the book of romans.
Douglas moo is a veteran and respected commentator, particularly in the area of pauls epistles. I highly recommend any believer read this commentary. Moo has written on 1 the theme and structure of romans and 2 romans 911, and i couldnt give his outstanding work higher praise. What follows is the complete examination of romans 8. His encountering the book of romans is a wonderful distillation of nearly four decades of solid exegetical work on pauls most famous letter. Originally written for the wycliffe exegetical commentary series, this work has been substantially expanded and adapted for the nicnt series. Apr 29, 2015 moo 1996, 532 describes the series of verbs and clauses in romans 8. This reader is especially impressed by his treatment of romans 11. Encountering the book of romans does what it says on the box, batteries included. Moo takes his page commentary and boils the arguments down to an easytoread paperback while adding various pictures and helpful diagra. Moos 1996 commentary is considered one of the best quite a feat for such a popular book for commentators.
Douglas moos commentary on romans is judged by many to be the best all around evangelical commentary on this epistle. The epistle to the romans ebook written by douglas j. Harrison wheaton, illinois april 2009 1 from the prologue to romans in the tyndale new testament 1534 edition, quoted in f. Great read for understanding the flow and overall message of romans by the most reputable of commentators on the epistle. It is a textbook theological survey of pauls letter, written by one of the ablest pauline scholars and author of arguably the greatest modern commentary available. Andrews is blanchard professor of new testament at wheaton college graduate school. Moo about his longstanding enthusiasm for romans and the importance of good interpretation. Moo has several books and commentaries concerning the book of romans and i plan to purchase one of them in the near future. Moo, 9780801049668, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Were looking forward to having you here at regent college in a few weeks.
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