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New Testament Studies: Commentaries : General New Testament

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Commentaries : General New Testament

The Great Commentary of Cornelius à Lapide 

  • A Scripture Commentary so complete and scholarly that it was practically the universal commentary in use by Catholics (often available only in 30 some Latin volumes) for hundreds of years. In addition to what can be found in our library's print collection, all volumes are freely available online through HathiTrust.

 

Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries 

  • Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries span over 89 volumes and is one of the most trusted and long-running scholarly commentaries series for Biblical Studies scholars. This prestigious commentary series represents the pinnacle of biblical scholarship. Click on the link above to see all the titles Kenrick has from this series.

 

Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture 

  • Written by trusted Catholic biblical scholars, these commentaries interpret Scripture in the light of Catholic tradition. Accessibly written yet substantive, this series fills a gap in the available literature by offering commentaries that cover more than brief study guides but are less daunting than scholarly commentaries. Click on the link above to see all the titles Kenrick has from this series.

 

Sacra Pagina 

  • Sacra Pagina is a multi volume commentary on the books of the New Testament.  This series presents fresh translations and modern expositions of all the books of the New Testament.  Written by an international team of Catholic biblical scholars, it is intended for biblical professionals, graduate students, theologians, clergy, and religious educators.  The volumes present basic introductory information and close exposition, with each author adopting a specific methodology while maintaining a focus on the issues raised by the New Testament compositions themselves. Click on the link above to see all the titles Kenrick has from this series.