Colossians and Philemon: A Paragraph-by-Paragraph Exegetical Evangelical Bible Commentary - BECNT (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament) - Hardcover

G. K. Beale

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0801026679 ISBN 13: 9780801026676

Publisher: Baker Academic, 2019

Synopsis

Find academic sophistication, pastoral sensitivity, and accessibility in the award-winning BECNT series

In this addition to the award-winning BECNT series, leading New Testament scholar and bestselling author G. K. Beale offers a substantive evangelical commentary on Colossians and Philemon.

Beale leads readers through all aspects of Colossians and Philemon--sociological, historical, and theological--to help them better understand the meaning and relevance of these biblical books.

As with all BECNT volumes, this informative, balanced commentary features:

● Detailed interaction with the Greek text
● Extensive research
● Chapter-by-chapter exegesis
● A blend of scholarly depth and readability
● An acclaimed, user-friendly design

The BECNT series aims for academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility, making it a useful tool for pastors, church leaders, students, and teachers.

About this title

About the Author

G. K. Beale (PhD, University of Cambridge) is professor of New Testament and biblical theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. He has served as president and as a member of the executive committee of the Evangelical Theological Society. He is coeditor (with D. A. Carson) of the Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament and the author of numerous books, including A New Testament Biblical Theology: The Unfolding of the Old Testament in the New, Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament, and commentaries on Colossians and Philemon, Revelation, and 1 and 2 Thessalonians.

From the Back Cover

"As we have come to expect from Beale's notable scholarship, this commentary on Colossians and Philemon models how thorough research, keen attention to Old Testament allusions, and meticulous study of the Greek text provide a basis for incisive, theologically grounded preaching and teaching. It should take its place on the shelf of definitive commentaries on the New Testament that truly help in these tasks."
--David E. Garland, Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University

"Beale's commentary is everything we have come to expect from a veteran New Testament scholar. His exegesis is detailed and rich in insight and theologically profound, and his emphasis on the fulfillment of the temple in Colossians is illuminating. Old Testament allusions are mined, helping readers to see how Colossians and Philemon fit within the entire biblical witness. For pastors, students, and professors, Beale's work on these two letters will prove invaluable in their own research and study."
--Thomas R. Schreiner, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

"This fresh and readable commentary on Colossians and Philemon is marked not only by impressive erudition and judicious judgment on complex issues but also by extraordinary theological depth. It breaks new ground, especially in the area of the biblical and Jewish roots of Paul's teaching in Colossians. Highly recommended for scholars and students as well as pastors and teachers."
--Brian S. Rosner, Ridley College, Australia

"Beale skillfully guides the reader through the many interpretive issues and uses the relevant historical information to illuminate the context of Colossians and Philemon. An outstanding exegetical commentary that I will gladly recommend to anyone wanting to explore the riches of these two letters."
--Clinton E. Arnold, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

"Scholars and pastors will benefit immensely from this commentary. It will undoubtedly be a standard work, both in studies of Colossians specifically and in Pauline studies more generally."
--Eckhard J. Schnabel, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Edition details

• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801026679
• ISBN 13: 9780801026676
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 544