The New Jerome Biblical Commentary is quite simply the best Catholic commentary available, to be used for studying the Scriptures. Aimed at anyone interested in religion and theology, lay or clergy, it is a single-volume containing verse-by-verse commentary on all the book of the Bible, complemented by topical articles. The articles present thoroughly up-to-date background information that is essential for full appreciation of the texts, at the same time offering the reader a wider perspective; articles, for example, on the historical Jesus and the early Church. Comprehensively updated since 1968; almost two-thirds of the book is new Extended bibliographies; chapter and verse reference on page headings Now in paperback: within the reach of all individuals wishing to study the Scriptures with the aid of a commentary, a paperback Student edition is available.There are three different bindings: The Hardback Edition has a separate dust jacket; the Study Hardback Edition is a hardback with a printed paper cover; the Student Edition is a paperback.
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Raymond E. Brown, S.S. is former Auburn Distinguished Professor at Union Theological Seminary. He has served as presidents of the Catholic Biblical Association and of the Society of Biblical Literature. Joseph A. Fitzmyer, S.J. is Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies, Catholic University of America, Washington DC. He has served as president of the Catholic Biblical Association and of the Society of Biblical Literature. Roland Murphy, O.Carm., is George Washington Ivey Emeritus Professor, Duke University, Durham, NC.
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I have older The Jerome Biblical Commentary. It is the most scholarly and detailed single-volume Bible commentary I have (and I have lots). It is a bit difficult to read because of all the notes and references; and it seems to be written for scholars so it doesn't "dumb down" anything. Written by Roman Catholics but valuable for everyone (even United Methodists like me).
Very thorough, very detailed, verse by verse commentary, but a tough read.
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I have several commentaries and this is the most complete for a one volume edition. Worth twice the weight of others in this class. Written exclusively by Catholics but fair and objective in presenting latest developments in biblical scholarship-perhaps to a fault. Easy to use once aquainted with it. May be a tough read but, worth it!
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The New Jerome Biblical Commentary: Student Edition has been a wonderful resource, that I have been able to use for my undergraduate theology essays and has also been a great aid for me when I have prepared sermons for the college Prayer Group. It is the second book that I use after the bible!! It is clear and easy to follow and a amazing resource edited by three top theologians.
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DESTROYING THE BIBLE
Not only the editors claim that most stories presented in the Bible are fictitious, but they also gave themselves Nihil Obstat for their own work! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. Grzegorz Junka
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of value to serious students
a very insightful and rigorous commentary.
Liberal - and catholic - but still of value to protestant students. Read more
Liberal - and catholic - but still of value to protestant students. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by Publicis
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DO NOT accept any commentary that attributes error to Sacred...
Although a comprehensive and readable commentary there is a fatal flaw in which the late Raymond Brown cleverly attacks the Bible's inerrancy. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2007 by sjohnston
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Not liberal Slop but honest scholarship
This is a book that should not be ignored as we investigate and interpret Holy Scripture. The Church of Christ is facing real challenges today and these callenges will not be... Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2005 by Mr. A. Boycott
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A very good quality single volume bible commentary.
St Jerome said "Igonorane to the bible is like ignorance to Christ", therefore the Catholic church has either set it's self up for a big fall (if the book leaves the... Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2000
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liberal slop
The work is from a bunch of liberals. Most any other commenary surpasses it. Of note is their accusation that Luke was in error in Luke 2:1. Read more
Published on 26 Jun 1999
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A Geat and complete Biblical Commentary
In the Synopsis about the New Jerome Biblical Commentary it is written: "Since its publication in 1968, The Jerome Biblical Commentary has been regarded as the best concise... Read more
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