Photo by nasa on unsplash in its wonderful companion series at cascade, david mathewson, from denver seminary, has a splendid and accessible study of the book of revelation. Link to eerdmans commentaries on philemon are often added to the end of a colossians commentary as if this short letter is an appendix to colossians or, in the case of jac mullers 1955 nicnt commentary, an addon to philippians. Jesus creed books of the year 2017 scot mcknight patheos. This commentary by scot mcknight provides a rare combination of readability, attention to linguistic details, and knowledge of contemporary scholarship on the letter to the colossians. He is author of the letter to philemon in the new international commentary on the new. To finish off, william webb and gordon oeste bloody. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The book of job is a truly amazing part of scripture. Scot mcknight often lists his recommended commentaries on various books of the bible in what he calls the pastors bookshelf. The letter to the colossians by scot mcknight, hardcover.
This ebook is selected from scot mcknight s new book, the story of god bible commentary. From the moment we wake up to the moment we fall asleep, whether we are working or playing or traveling. Aug 20, 2018 in this commentary scot mcknight offers careful textual analysis of philemon and brings the practice of modern slavery into conversation with the ancient text. Scot mcknight has written one of the most compelling and accessible commentaries on jesus most influential words, the sermon on the mount. Scot mcknights commentary expounds james both in its own context and in the. Rethinking how you read the bible, and jesus creed.
Im now working on my second sermon series on the som in three years and find this book helpful in making sense of jesus in his context. Scot mcknight is the author of the 1 peter volume in the niv application commentary series. The book strikes me as one of the most significant, misunderstood, and under appreciated, books in the entire bible. The story of god bible commentary series by scot mcknight. Though brief, the letter to philemon requires and rewards close scrutiny. Download a free ebook from scot mcknights new book sgbc.
It is obviously the product of a career of reflection on this letter. See all books authored by scot mcknight, including the blue parakeet. Bates challenges the weakkneed but all too common understanding of faith as merely trust and demonstrates conclusively that if the gospel is. Emphasizing the historical distance between the new testament and our contemporary culture, the sermon on the mount by scot mcknight. Sermon on the mount the story of god bible commentary mcknight, scot. Sermon on the mount the story of god bible commentary. Mcknight sets out the goal of to study 1 peter in such a way as to highlight peters proposals for christian life in a modern society 22. The letter of james the new international commentary on. Mcknight, author or editor of some seventyfive books, is the julius r. Feb 21, 2011 this commentary by scot mcknight expounds the oftenvexing letter of james both in its own context and in the context of ancient judaism, the grecoroman world, and the emerging christian faith. He is on the advisory council of the biologos foundation, and is the old testament editor for the revised expositors bible commentary and general editor for the story of god bible commentary old testament, and has authored many articles and books on the psalms and other old testament books. Ancient war atrocities, now compared to the bibles jesus. While covering the traditional bases and literature, he also includes a number of new readings of the data that make his work fresh and intriguing.
Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. It is not that mcknight does not talk a lot about how we read scripture, he. The letter of james by scot mcknight 9780802826275 best. Mantey professor of new testament at northern seminary, lombard, illinois.
Scot mcknight eerdmans author interview series youtube. Scot mcknights sermon on the mount the story of god bible commentary, zondervan, 20 helped me wrestle through the difficult question of just what it means to turn the other cheek. Scot mcknights exceptional scholarship and clear writing style shed new light on the richly beautiful, challenging, worldchanging teachings of jesus. Buy the letter of james new international commentary on the new testament by scot mcknight isbn. An introduction with commentary and notes on the greek. The letter of james the new international commentary on the new testament mcknight, scot on. Jan 11, 2014 one life by scot mcknight book commentary. In this commentary scot mcknight carefully analyzes the text of philemon and brings its entanglement with ancient roman slavery into conversation with modern slavery. Apr 01, 1996 i enjoy reading the niv application series commentaries for help with my sermon prep, and i always enjoy the thoughts of scot mcknight. He is the author of more than fifty books, including the awardwinning the jesus creed as well as the king jesus gospel, a fellowship of differents, one. Scot mcknight speakers bureau and booking agent info. Sermon on the mount the story of god bible commentary book 21 29oct20. In his introduction, mcknight insists that the sermon is the greatest moral document of all time.
Olsson professor of religious studies at north park college, chicago, illinois. A church resource for groups, written by becky castle miller with scot, is called following king jesus, and this book shapes discussion for four of his books. Scot mcknights most popular book is the blue parakeet. The letter of james new international commentary on the new. Scot mcknight is a recognized authority on the new testament, early christianity, and the historical jesus. Life, the blue parakeet, galatians and 1 peter in the niv application commentary series, and the awardwinning the jesus creed. The letter of james the new international commentary on the new testament. This is an invaluable resource for selecting the best of the best commentaries on each book of the new testament. From beginning to end, the book is shaped for pastors, teachers, and scholars. What sets this commentary apart from other resources is that 1 it is focused solely on the sermon on the mount sotm, 2 it is very accessible and conversational in style, 3 and mcknight tackles every important exegesis. Galatians is a particularly important book for issues of works and faith, and how god works salvation in our lives, and mcknight delivers both powerful theological exposition and insightful life application. Scot mcknight on jesus as holy warrior in the book of. Jan 11, 2011 if you are looking for a book that will help you get more out of your bible reading, scot mcknights the blue parakeet.
It walks the fine line reasonably well between being scholarly enough, but easily read and applicable at the same time. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mar 12, 20 a comprehensive list of scot mcknights commentary recommendations. Scot mcknight here explains the letter of james both in its own context and as it may be seen in light of ancient judaism, the graecoroman world, and emerging earliest christianity. Scot mcknights new sermon on the mount story of god commentary is nearly the same thing. Too often, mcknight says, studies of this short letter gloss over the issue of slavery.
Jesus creed a blog by scot mcknight jesus and orthodox. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Top commentaries by book top commentaries by series forthcoming. The letter of james new international commentary on the. Mcknight wrote a commentary on james the epistle of james, nicnt, eerdmans, 2010, a book on discipleship one. Scot mcknight on jesus as holy warrior in the book of revelation. Rethinking how you read the bible, despite its subtitle, is not what you are looking for. This ebook is selected from scot mcknights new book, the story of god bible commentary. Scot mcknight contends that many, conservatives and liberals alike, attempt the same thing with the bible.
Pauls letter to philemon carries a strong message of breakin. An introduction with commentary and notes on the greek text, barrett, charles k. The niv application commentary from biblical contemporary life first by scot mcknight isbn. Mcknights the blue parakeet calls christians to stop taming the bible and to let it speak anew to our heart. The letter to the colossians offers a compelling vision of the christian life. This commentary is accessible to a broad readership, at once full of insight and of good sense and wit that makes for good reading. Scot mcknight has written a very readable, evangelical commentary on james. Mcknight is less interested in shedding new light on james than on providing a commentary for those who want to explain the letter and its significance to congregations and classes. The letter to the colossians offers a compelling vision.
Here are the ones he has done so far all in one place. Delving deeply into the message of colossians, this exegetical and theological commentary by scot. While some interpreters such as luther have sought to distinguish between private interpersonal and public political. Sermon on the mount by scot mcknight, tremper longman iii. Scot mcknight s exceptional scholarship and clear writing style shed new light on the richly beautiful, challenging, worldchanging teachings of jesus. As scot mcknight so aptly points out in this commentary on 1 peter, it is this concentration on the relationship between church and state in modern life that makes the firstcentury wisdom of this letter so relevant. Scot mcknight phd, nottingham is professor of new testament at northern seminary in lombard, illinois. One of the most popular and thoughtful evangelical bloggers on the web, scot mcknight discusses theology and current events in conversation with others. Get the free bible commentary ebook by scot mcknight. This background in the series led me to consider scott mcknights commentary on 1 peter.
In his overview, he breaks peters message into three points. The story of god bible commentary series will cover the old and new testaments across 43 volumes over the next 10 years. Niv application commentary nivac 9780310484707 by scot mcknight. Scot mcknight born november 9, 1953 is an american new testament scholar, historian of early christianity, theologian, and author who has written widely on the historical jesus, early christianity and christian living. Throughout this volume mcknight plumbs the depths of jesuss ethical program to force us to hear his sermon as he means for us to hear it.
The stage players for the book of revelation jesus creed. He is currently professor of new testament at northern baptist theological seminary in lombard, il. Peter, in writing this text, had this relationship on the front burner of his mind. James scot mcknight new international commentary on the. Scot mcknight has 114 books on goodreads with 29203 ratings. The letter of james the new international commentary on the. The pastors bookshelf posted on march 12, 20 by matt dabbs 1 comment scot mcknight often lists his recommended commentaries on various books of the bible in what he calls the pastors bookshelf. The gospel according to john, morris, leon john, beasleymurray, george r. If jesus is a holy warrior in the book of revelation, can we just stop worrying about god as warrior and holy war in the old testament. Jan 14, 2020 recognized as one of the most popular and thoughtful evangelical bloggers on the web, scot mcknight and his loyal community discuss theology and current events in a seamless, engaging conversation. Emphasizing the historical distance between the new testament and our contemporary culture, the sermon on the mount by scot mcknight, part of the new the story of god biblecommentary series, offers helpful contextual insights for those seeking to discern how to live out the bible in todays world. Jesus creed scot mcknight on jesus and orthodox faith in.
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