Hot Buys – December 2021 – a couple of observations:
Nijay Gupta- Colossians (Smyth&Helwys Commentary Series):
Writes John F. Evans: “ It is quite readable, thoughtful, and well-argued. There is some creativity too, as Gupta uses key terms in the epistle to reconstruct an imaginary letter from the philosophers Paul opposed (p.18). He acknowledges Michael Gorman as a mentor.” Review in: A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works, 10th ed. | Logos Bible Software
Gupta is recommended also by Denver Seminary Bibliography.
J. J. M. Roberts – Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah (OTL Series):
Evans writes: “Probably the leading critical interpretation of these three books (223pp.). The author is retired from Princeton Seminary and is a proficient text critic, exegete, and theologian. “Roberts’ commentary . . . is a jewel” (Hillers), and would not be an unwise purchase for the pastor who enjoys digging deep. I bought it and found it rich.”
Recommended highly by Denver Seminary Bibliography (with a star).
Logos 9 Anglican Diamond, Logos 9 Lutheran Diamond
Olli-Pekka Ylisuutari: Hot Buys – December 2021 – a couple of observations: Nijay Gupta- Colossians (Smyth&Helwys Commentary Series): Writes John F. Evans: “ It is quite readable, thoughtful, and well-argued. There is some creativity too, as Gupta uses key terms in the epistle to reconstruct an imaginary letter from the philosophers Paul opposed (p.18). He acknowledges Michael Gorman as a mentor.” Review in: A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works, 10th ed. | Logos Bible Software Gupta is recommended also by Denver Seminary Bibliography. Recommended highly by Denver Seminary Bibliography (with a star).
In the 2021 edition of Denver's recommendations, Gupta's volume is still a recommended commentary in the 3rd category (commentaries that are briefer and/or have a special focus on exposition or application), but no longer retains the asterisk which indicates it's a priority title. Here's their current recommendations for that category:
Bird, Michael F. Colossians and Philemon (NCCS). Eugene, OR: Cascade, 2009.
*Garland, David E. Colossians/Philemon (NIVAC). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1998.
Gupta, Nijay K. Colossians (SHBC). Macon: Smyth & Helwys, 2013.
Paul Caneparo: In the 2021 edition of Denver's recommendations, Gupta's volume is still a recommended commentary in the 3rd category
In the 2021 edition of Denver's recommendations, Gupta's volume is still a recommended commentary in the 3rd category
Thanks for pointing this out! I had the 2020 edition.
Olli-Pekka Ylisuutari: Paul Caneparo: In the 2021 edition of Denver's recommendations, Gupta's volume is still a recommended commentary in the 3rd category Thanks for pointing this out! I had the 2020 edition.
Remember that you can build the personal books of the Denver recommendations here, and I keep them up to date. I actually need to update them this week with a few new Logos releases, but the new editions will be coming out soon as well from Denver!
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