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Rated 5 starsA Scholar for the People
Raymond Brown is a rare combination of scholar and communicator. Few scholars can talk to ordinary people in an interesting way. This book goes into great detail, looking at almost every word and phrase in the gospel of John. Not only does Brown tell you his theory, but he shares the theories of other scholars. If you have the patience to slow yourself down and let Brown speak to you, you will be greatly rewarded with insight...
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Rated 5 starsEnthusiastically recommended
I have a particular fondness for two volumes of Raymond Brown' s commentary on John. There are like old friends that I have returned to over and over again through the years. They have been consistent and reliable and I appreciate both Brown's scholarly as well as pastoral view points. The gospel of John presents a particular challenge to the interpreter. It is very different from the "synoptic" gospels (Matthew, Mark...
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Rated 5 starsIt is a truly remarkable book
If you had to by one scholarly Commentary on the gospel of John, this is it. It is a truly remarkable book. What makes this commentary so good is that it appeals both to the scholarly and pastoral user. Let me explain. Many scholarly commentaries deal almost exclusively with issues of textual and form criticism. While helpful to the scholar, it just does not preach. While pastoral commentaries deal with preaching themes,...
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Rated 5 starsA solid, insightful and intelligent commentary.
Raymond Brown is an incredible scholar and has presented one of the finest commentaries written on the gospel according to John. Both introductory notes and main commentary are fluid and reveal significant insight. The book is an absolute pleasure to read regardless of theological persuation and one does not get worn out with overly technical information found in other commentaries of this caliber.
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Rated 5 starsBrown was no doubt the greatest Johanine scholar
The Anchor Bible commentaries by Brown stand, in my own humble opinion, unchalleged in their authority over the Johanine Gospel and Epistles. This is not only because of the unrivalled insight into the theology of the writings, but also because they are so accessible. While the 'Notes' on the translation are somewhat confusing at certain points, the Comment given on the actual text is open to anyone interested, as opposed...
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