We usually do not call attention to
commentaries in this review section. There are so many, some
very good and others less helpful. In order to encourage
expository preaching from a historically redemptive perspective,
we believe these two commentaries, one from the New Testament
and one from the Old Testament, should be noted. Karen Jobes,
author of the I Peter Commentary from the Baker Exegetical
Commentary on the New Testament series, is an outstanding New
Testament scholar.
Jobes has an obvious
understanding of the original languages, solid theological
perspective, and the ability to communicate the fruit of her
labors. I have enjoyed working through several passages that are
special to me from her commentary. Her comments reflect both a
grasp of the historical, but also has fresh ideas for us today.
Just as there is great danger in using only commentaries from
the past or only using the latest and most modern, continuity of
the past and present works coming together is important. You
will find this in I Peter.
You will also appreciate Jobes’
attention to details, demonstrating her masterful handling of
the Greek text, but not in a way that will loose the reader in
the process. |
