Commentary on Romans: A Classic Reformed Exposition

by William Greenough Thayer Shedd

"When studying Romans, I usually reach for Shedd first. Highly valued in past generations, Shedd's careful treatment of the original text is succinct and yet richly suggestive of profitable lines of exposition. A must have for serious study of Paul's most important letter." Dr. Robert P. Martin, Pastor, Emmanuel Reformed Baptist Church, Seattle, Washington, Editor, Reformed Baptist Theological Review

Genres: Theology

452 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1980

About the author

William Greenough Thayer Shedd, son of the Reverend Marshall Shedd and Eliza Thayer, was an American Presbyterian theologian born in Acton, Massachusetts.

In 1835, Shedd enrolled at the University of Vermont, and became a protégé of UVM president James Marsh. Under the influence of his mentor, Shedd was deeply affected by the thought of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Transcendentalism. He graduated from UVM in 1839 and taught school for one year, during which time he began to attend the Presbyterian church. Being called to the ministry, Shedd entered Andover Theological Seminary in 1840 and studied under theologian Leonard Woods. He graduated in 1843.

Reviews

[Michael Beck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shedd makes some very helpful comments, working from the Greek to theology in short order. He also provides occasional quotable material from church history or ancient sources, though one needs a knowledge of Latin (or Google translate) to understand them. His comments for Chapters 5, 8, 11, and 12 were his best. The shorter comments overall though make his work less than useful compared to more complete commentaries.