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Description : Designed both for serious students and for
general readers of the Bible, the PNTC volumes seek above all to make clear the
meaning of the text of Scripture as we have it. The scholars writing these
volumes interact with the most important, informed contemporary debate yet avoid
undue technical detail. Their ideal is a blend of rigorous exegesis and
exposition, scholarship and pastoral sensitivity, with an eye alert both to
biblical theology and to the contemporary relevance of the Bible.
While the New International Version is the translation of choice
for the English text, Pillar authors base their exposition on the Greek New
Testament. They are deeply committed to a fresh wrestling with the text, using
every means at their disposal to “loosen the Bible from its pages” to help
readers understand what the text says and how to apply it to life today.
Underlying the approach of this series is the fact that God stands
over against us rather than we in judgment of him. When God speaks to us in his
Word, those who profess to know him must respond with reverence, a certain fear,
a holy joy, and a questing obedience. These attitudes are reflected in the
profoundly Christian stance of the PNTC authors toward the text. With these
values in place, the Pillar commentaries will continue to be warmly welcomed by
pastors, teachers, and students everywhere.
The Gospel according to
Matthew - Leon Morris 798 pages; 1992
In the Christian Church the Gospel of Matthew has been considered
the most important portrait of Jesus’ life and message. Containing Jesus’ Sermon
on the Mount and a uniquely rich collection of parables, among many other
things, Matthew has made a major contribution to the church throughout the
centuries, and it still has much to say to the church today.
This superb commentary in the Pillar series explores the meaning
and relevance of Matthew in an eminently straightforward fashion. Leon Morris
writes for readers who use commentaries to discover further what the Bible
means. Throughout, he makes clear what he considers to be the meaning of the
Greek text that Matthew has bequeathed to the church. A perceptive introduction
precedes Morris’s warmhearted verse-by-verse exposition of Matthew, an
exposition based on his own literal translation of the text. Now a standard
reference work on the Gospel of Matthew, this mature, evangelically oriented
commentary will continue to meet the needs of students, pastor, and general
readers alike.
About the Author
The Gospel according to
Mark - James R. Edwards 578 pages; 2001
This volume offers exceptional commentary on Mark that clearly
shows the second Gospel—though it was a product of the earliest Christian
community—to be both relevant and sorely needed in today's church.
Written by a biblical scholar who has devoted thirty years to the
study of the second Gospel, this commentary aims primarily to interpret the
Gosepl of Mark according to its theological intentions and purposes, especially
as they relate to the life and ministry of Jesus and the call to faith and
discipleship. Unique features of James Edwards's approach include clear
descriptions of key terms used by Mark and revealing discussion of the Gospel's
literary features, including Mark's use of the "sandwich" technique and of
imagistic motifs and irony. Edwards also proposes a new paradigm for
interpreting the difficult "Little Apocalypse" of chapter 13, and he argues for
a new understanding of Mark's controversial ending.
Praise for the Print Edition
"Based on the New International Version of the Bible and often
making reference to the nuance of the Greek original, the commentary provides
the reader with a clear, well-informed, and thoughtful interpretation of Mark’s
Gospel." —The Bible Today
"The present volume should have broad appeal to lay persons,
ministers, and scholars as it fits within Pillar’s purpose of exacting, accurate
exegesis without being overly technical. Yet, this commentary is not a
lightweight: the text and footnotes reflect both rigorous research and a
thorough use of the most recent Markan scholarship." —Southwestern Journal of
Theology
"James Edwards’s new, careful study of the earliest Gospel brings
together his interest in and ongoing research regarding Mark’s work. He does so
in a way that will have a broad appeal to a wide audience, including both the
academic community and the service of pastors and teachers. This is an excellent
piece of applied research and rigorous study." —Ralph P. Martin
About the Author
The Gospel according to
John - D. A. Carson
In this solid evangelical commentary on John's Gospel, a respected
Scripture expositor makes clear the flow of the text, engages a small but
representative part of the massive secondary literature on John, shows how the
Fourth Gospel contributes to biblical and systematic theology, and offers a
consistent exposition of John as an evangelistic Gospel. The comprehensive
introduction treats such matters as the authenticity, authorship, purpose, and
structure of the Gospel.
Award for the Print Edition
About the Author D. A. Carson is research
professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield,
Illinois. He is the author or editor of more than forty books, including Sermon
on the Mount, Exegetical Fallacies, Matthew (Expositor's Bible Commentary),
Showing the Spirit, The Gagging of God, and (with John Woodbridge) Hermeneutics,
Authority and Canon and Letters Along the Way.
The Epistle to the
Romans - Leon Morris
Morris tackles the complexities of faith and interpretation
associated with the Epistle to the Romans in this substantial yet easy-to-read
commentary, written to be intelligible to the layperson while also taking
account of modern scholarship.
Award for the Print Edition
About the Author Leon Morris retired as
Principal of Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia, in 1979. He is the author
of more than forty books, including The Apostolic Preaching of the Cross, the
volumes on Matthew and Romans in The Pillar New Testament Commentary, and the
volumes on John and the Thessalonian epistles in the New International
Commentary on the New Testament.
From a foremost authority on the New Testament comes a major new
commentary on Ephesians—a letter of truth, love, and unity to our superficial
world.
This volume provides a rich exposition of Ephesians, one of the
most significant documents ever written. Using the fruits of recent biblical
research, Peter O’Brien shows how Ephesians sums up God’s magnificent plan of
salvation in Christ and spells out his divine purpose for believers today.
A model of the scholarly excellence characteristic of the entire
PNTC series, O’Brien’s Ephesians will become the standard work on this
profoundly influential book.
Praise for the Print Edition
"This commentary is definitely a masterpiece, a volume that
without question should belong to the library of all who desire to achieve a
profound and comprehensive understanding of the epistle. Its simple, yet highly
scholarly style will not only inform, but also challenge the reader to prepare
for intense study and arrive at certain positions only after weighing carefully
all the evidence."
—Faith & Mission
"O'Brien has produced a well-researched and clearly presented
commentary on Ephesians. He has read widely and thought carefully, so students
of the New Testament will find his scholarly contribution a useful addition to
their libraries."
—Theological Book Review
"Here is a commentary that expounds this marvelous epistle with a
clarity and reverence that are quite refreshing. O’Brien draws upon his years of
experience as a missionary, pastor, professor, and scholar to write a book that
examines all the inspired nuances of Ephesians without losing sight of the main
theme all the way….Practical, scholarly exposition that takes a high view of
Scripture."
—Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly
About the Author Peter T. O'Brien is vice
principal and senior research fellow in New Testament, Moore Theological
College, Sydney, Australia.
The Letters to the
Thessalonians - Gene L. Green 440 pages; 2002
In this commentary Gene Green reads Paul's two letters to the
Thessalonians in light of the canon of Scripture and of new knowledge about the
first-century world of Thessalonica. This fruitful approach helps illuminate the
impact of the gospel on its original readers and, in turn, shows how potent a
force it can be for the church and society today.
The book begins with an in-depth study of the Thessalonians
themselves—their history, land, socioeconomic conditions, and religious
environment. This fascinating discussion gives the necessary context for fully
appreciating the circumstances surrounding the founding of the city's first
church and the subsequent struggles of the Thessalonian believers to live out
their Christian faith.
Filled with new information about ancient society, this commentary
will fast become a standard reference work for Bible study. By carefully
bridging the biblical and modern worlds, Green shows with clarity and warmth the
continuing relevance of 1 & 2 Thessalonians for contemporary readers.
About the Author
Gene L. Green is Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College in
Illinois. He previously served as a missionary in Costa Rica, where he was
professor of New Testament at Seminario ESEPA, and he is also the author of
Spanish-language commentaries on 1 & 2 Thessalonians and 1 & 2
Peter.
The Letter of James -
Douglas J. Moo
Few books in the New Testament are better known or more often
quoted as the Letter of James. Because James is so concise, so intensely
practical, and so filled with memorable metaphors and illustrations, it has
become one of the two or three most popular New Testament books in the
church.
This highly original commentary seeks to make the Letter of James
clear and applicable to Christian living today. Interacting with the latest
views on James but keeping academic references to a minimum, Douglas Moo first
introduces the Letter of James in its historical context and then provides
verse-by-verse comments that explain the message of James both to its first
readers and to today’s church.
Praise for the Print Edition
"The commentary is most valuable for its excellent exegesis, which
is not so technical that the non-scholar would find it tedious. Homiletical and
devotional insights, which pervade the work, also make the volume a worthwhile
addition to the Bible student's library." Interpretation
"There is much to be gained from this commentary, both exegetical
and practical, by pastors and serious students." —Southwestern Journal of
Theology
"Moo has many insights into the challenges James presents to the
Church of his time and of today. James’s contention, that Christians must not
only reflect theologically about life but also live a holy and obedient
lifestyle, is a timely word which ought to be heard and heeded, especially in
the western Church of this new millennium….This re-evaluation of James is much
to be commended." —Methodist Recorder (UK)
About the Author Douglas J. Moo is The
Blanchard Professor of New Testament at Wheaton Graduate School in Wheaton,
Illinois. Formerly he taught for over twenty years at Trinity Evangelical School
in Deerfield, Illinois.
The Letters of
John - Colin G. Kruse
This Pillar commentary seeks to clearly explain the meaning of
John’s letters to teachers, pastors, and general readers looking for a reliable
resource for personal study. Colin Kruse introduces the important issues
involved in interpreting the Johannine letters, gives verse-by-verse comments,
and provides extensive discussion of John’s major theological themes, including
the real humanity of Christ, atonement, the role of the Spirit, Christian
assurance, the meaning of koinonia, Christian love, and eternal life.
Designed both for serious students and for general readers of the
Bible, the Pillar New Testament Commentary volumes seek to make clear the
meaning of the text of Scripture as we have it. The scholars writing these
volumes interact with the most important, informed contemporary debate yet avoid
undue technical detail. Their ideal is a blend of rigorous exegesis and
exposition, scholarship and pastoral sensitivity, with an eye alert both to
biblical theology and to the contemporary relevance of the Bible.
Praise for the Print Edition
"The exegesis is thorough and convincing. This commentary will
serve the parish preacher. It will enlighten epistles that the church does not
often ponder enough." —The Clergy Journal
"Kruse, an Australian biblical scholar, is obviously in command of
the current literature on the letters of John and writes with a lucid and well
balanced perspective on the origin and context of the letters. His commentary is
enriched with frequent extended notes that delve into some of the key concepts
or more debated aspects of the letters." —The Bible Today
"Those specializing in Johannine studies, as well as pastors and
students, will welcome this latest contribution to our (better) understanding of
the letters of John." —Southwestern Journal of Theology
About the Author
Colin G. Kruse is Lecturer in New Testament at the Bible College
of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, where he also coordinates postgraduate
research studies. He has written several books, including Paul, the Law, and
Justification and New Testament Models for Ministry.
