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Romans: A Visual and Textual Guide
High Definition Commentary
Steven E. Runge
Romans: A Visual and Textual Guide
High Definition Commentary
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ISBN: 978-1-57-799569-2
Visual Design: Shiloh Hubbard
Publisher: John D. Barry
Editors: Rebecca Brant, Lynnea Fraser, Joel Wilcox, Abigail Stocker
Cover Design: Josh Warren
Typesetting: ProjectLuz.com
Acknowledgments and Dedication
This commentary has been far too long in the making, yet it has benefitted at each step of the process from the feedback I’ve received, both solicited and unsolicited. The impetus for this volume came from a seemingly innocuous question by Dr. Stephen Levinsohn in a hotel room in Atlanta: “What was Paul’s purpose in writing Romans?” He had been trying to drive home a point about a common Greek conjunction. The implications of the thoughts he shared with me that day took several years to process, and they now form the very heart of this commentary. Understanding the structure and organization of the Greek text is the key to resolving many of the contentious passages in the book of Romans. I am not so naïve as to think this volume will resolve all of them, but I hope it will shed new light on the issues, for scholars and students alike.
Romans is full of theological bear traps, issues that—if mishandled—can prove disastrous. I enlisted Dr. Derek Brown and Dr. Michael Heiser of Logos Bible Software, and doctor-to-be Joel Watts, to help draw my attention to imprecise statements or outright mistakes. Their comments significantly increased the truthiness of this volume, though I alone accept responsibility for the content.
Others deserving recognition for their important contributions are members of the Lexham Press team: Rebecca Brant, Lynnea Fraser, Joel Wilcox, and Justin Marr. Rebecca and Lynnea masterfully reworked my awkward prose and made ...
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About RomansOrganized into preachable portions of Scripture and featuring over 100 custom graphics, Romans is perfect for sermons, Bible studies, and small groups. Using principles of linguistics and Biblical exegesis, Dr. Runge illuminates the key principles and overall message of the book of Romans. This commentary not only helps you identify the big ideas of a passage, it gives you custom slides that you can export right into sermons and Bible studies. Dr. Runge provides applicable and approachable examples throughout, making clear every-day connections between ideas in Romans and practical living. The High Definition Commentary: Romans is a one-of-a-kind Bible teaching tool, and only available from Lexham Press. |
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