Encountering the Book of Romans (Encountering Biblical Studies): A Theological Survey

Encountering Biblical Studies

by Douglas J. Moo

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 scholarship and written at an accessible level. The new edition has been updated throughout and features a new design. 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. As with other volumes in the well-received Encountering Biblical Studies series, this book is designed for the undergraduate classroom and includes pedagogical aids such as photos and sidebars.

Genres: Biblical Studies, Christian, New Testament, Nonfiction, Theology, School, Religion

417 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 2002

About the author

Douglas J. Moo (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is Kenneth T. Wessner Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College Graduate School in Wheaton, Illinois. He is the author of commentaries on Romans, James, 2 Peter and Jude, and Colossians and Philemon and coauthor of An Introduction to the New Testament. He also headed the committee on Bible translation for the NIV revision.

Reviews

[Lindsay John Kennedy · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Encountering the Book of Romans does what it says on the box, batteries included. It is a textbook theological survey of Paul’s letter, written by one of the ablest Pauline scholars and author of arguably the greatest modern commentary available. While it would be a fine introduction to Romans to the earnest reader, it is best used as a textbook for undergraduate students.

[Brandon Vaughan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is The textbook for my Romans class. Overall, it’s one of the best books that I’ve ever read on Romans. It was very readable and engaging. I like how Moo dealt with the difficult passages head on and connected them with the overall argument presented in Romans. He clearly stated his position, while respectfully presenting the opposite position. Just like anyone else I didn’t agree with everything, but almost. The main reason that I didn’t give it five stars is bc Moo seems to be infatuated with the NIV. How a scholar of Moo’s caliber could be so intrigued by a thought for thought translation is puzzling.

[Kayla Fletcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very articulate and does a great job of explaining the book of Romans by the different themes throughout.

[Jonathan Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solid abridgment of Moo’s linger treatment on Romans. Very good book. Recommended

[Lauren De La Cruz]

The book of Romans is a very large piece of literature and this commentary served as a great help in studying it. Very in-depth. Loved it!

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the same review I posted for Romans

Really like Moo's style. Romans is a difficult book to grasp unless you look only at the broad overview. Paul is so "wound up" when he writes this. He definitely has a point to make, and he makes it over and over, step by step, and then step by step again. Even a casual read of Romans reveals the intensity Paul feels when he writes this letter. Moo helps decipher it, while pointing out the various doctrines (sometimes contrary to each other) that have sprung from this letter. I've become a fan of Moo after going through this commentary. He is very thorough, very balanced, and very fair. He points to all sides, sometimes indicates his own, and lets us know when he's abstaining from a position. Reading this commentary, I ended up also purchasing Encountering the Book of Romans: A Theological Survey and Moo's Pillar edition of The Letters to the Colossians and to Philemon. I have the Pillar version of The Letter of James on order, and can't wait to read it. The Pillar series has a lightly different tone than either of the Romans commentaries, pointing out more of the nuiances of the Greek text and how it's translated from version to version, plus Moo's own interpretation, and although I didn't particularly seek a commentary that dwelt on the Greek, I find it to be an added bonus to my studies.

[Kingsley Layton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very easy to read and I would certainly recommend to anyone who finds any kind of reading hard or laborious.

[Benjamin Aurich · Rating 2 out of 5]

Fairly basic and straightforward. Better used for a survey of the book, rather than a deeper study.

[J. Rutherford · Rating 5 out of 5]

A solid theological overview of Romans from an excellent, insightful, and seasoned Evangelical expositor.