As each generation seeks to apply that truth to its specific context, and uptodate commentary needs to be created just for them. It is the first stop place for the individual who wishes to gain a deeper understanding of scripture. Painter explains the historical context of the johannine epistles using a sociorhetorical approach. Offering a blend of critical analysis and theological insight, this outstanding. To cite them properly, you need to identify what type of book it is. Sacra pagina new testament commentary series sp 18 vols. Sacra pagina means sacred page, and it originally referred to the text of. In 1, 2, and 3 john, john painter illuminates the relationship 1, 2, and 3 john have to each other and to the gospel. I still react negatively to pauls ferocity but to read through romans in entirety, for the first time in my life, at my age. Critical commentary sets commentary survey research.
Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. The most complete analysis appears in thomas kraus, sprache. Since scholarship is the activity of human beings, this means exploring the practitioner, the scholar. The author of the book is wellknow catholic biblical scholar, professor of new testament at the weston jesuit school of theology in cambridge university. In the middle ages, it also described the study of scripture to which the interpreter brought the tools of grammar, rhetoric, dialectic, and philosophy. After a year or so of inactivity, ive decided to start blogging again, but im moving to a new, selfhosted blog. Contextual translation of sacra pagina into english. Sacra pagina, the excellent new testament commentary. Expositional commentary sets commentary survey research. Most of my commentaries are written by mainstream evangelicals, neoevangelicals, reformed, or postevangelicals. Philosophy and religion international relations religion and literature planning religious literature. Dec 06, 2015 sacra pagina this is a complete new testament commentary series with an old testament counterpart berit olam.
Sacra pagina, the excellent new testament commentary series. Sacra pagina is a fresh series of translations and expositions of the books of the new testament. Sacra pagina meditations on the sacred page and other books. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. The sacra pagina book series by multiple authors includes books the gospel of mark, the gospel of luke, the gospel of john. Feb 18, 2014 as the anchor yale bible commentary is a particularly large set of commentaries, well be adding the old testament volumes in installments as we complete them. The expression sacra pagina sacred page originally referred to the text of scripture. The letters first and second thessalonians are traditionally associated with the pauline foundation of.
In the lxx death becomes a means of perfection in wis 4. The first set of objections concerns immediate knowledge of god. Mar 25, 2006 sacra pagina the term sacra pagina sacred page originally referred to the text of biblical scripture. Harringtons major interpretive goal seems to be to dissuade christian readers from seeing matthew as set in violent opposition to judaism. Sacra pagina set lot of commentaries epistle biblical theology systematic cathol.
This intratextual and intertextual reading of marks gospel helps us to appreciate the literary character, its setting in life, and its distinctive approaches to the. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. The writings are shown to reflect a situation of conflict and schism within the johannine community. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading sacra pagina. This commentary does a great deal in one volume and does it, on the whole, very well.
In both cases, the nt set comprises 17 or 18 volumes. The goal of sacra pagina is to provide sound, critical analysis without any loss of. This guide will help users cite the bible, and bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, commentaries, and atlases. Sacra pagina is a multivolume commentary on the books of the new testament. This intratextual and intertextual reading of marks gospel helps us to appreciate the literary character, its setting in life, and its distinctive approaches to the old testament, jesus, and early christian theology.
In the gospel of mark fathers donahue and harrington use an approach that can be expressed by two terms currently used in literary criticism. The editors and authors of the twentyfirst century biblical commentary series have endeavored to do just that. For the serious scholar this series is meant to complement the berit olam. Intermediate clerical and lay minstry and intermediate lay study. To access the course notes, please create an account and login. Each author has adopted a specific methodology while focusing on the issues raised by the new testament compositions themselves. Jun 11, 2014 meditations on the sacred page and other books.
A complete set of augustine, as well as a wide array of both latin and greek fathers, found their home in zwinglis library. Sacra pagina, a traveling exhibit of museum of the bible, highlights ways people both in and out of the academic community approach and study the bible. Sacra pagina catholic books to buy online from the liturgical press. In the middle ages it referred to the study of scripture where godly men integrated linguistic concepts. This longawaited set of commentaries features the work of such noted scholars as joseph fitzmyer, markus barth, raymond brown, craig koester, and luke timothy johnson. Anderson 1989 2 vol set theology christian see more like this. Contributors include raymond collins, luke timothy johnson, and bonnie thurston. Mm and sets already included in packages logos bible. Sacra pagina, the excellent new testament commentary series, is nearing completion on schedule the liturgical press. The complete sacra pagina set runs to over 7,000 pages, compared with. As the anchor yale bible commentary is a particularly large set of commentaries, well be adding the old testament volumes in installments as we complete them. Mar 21, 2012 sacra pagina meditations on the sacred page and other books.
The gospel of matthew volume 1 harrington sj, daniel j. This site was developed out of a need to provide students with as many resources as possible. Sacra pagina new testament commentary, 18 volumes 9780814659960 by. The sacra pagina series is excellently written for comprehension of the student while maintaining debt and scholarship for the professional.
In the middle ages it also described the study of scripture to which the interpreter brought the tools of grammar, rhetoric, dialectic, and philosophy. What sets this commentary on the fourth gospel apart from others is. As the bible is not researched by only one perspective, but by many disciplines that together. Hebrews goes beyond that notion to suggest that suffering is an appropriate method of bringing to completion, and lays the. He also wrote the gospel of matthew in the sacra pagina series. The greek term perfect, teleios, means be complete or be mature bdag, 99596. Here is a rather lengthy example but i wanted to give you a good example of the the depth and quality you will find, i choose this section. Sacra pagina new testament commentary series logos bible. Educators, clergy, and laypeople will appreciate its readable style as well as its depth, acumen, and clarity.
Scriptural commentaries, doctrinal treatises, letters, and sermons alike. I was struggling to find a semblance of unity until i heard the offertory chant yes theres a. The whole series is together the finest available in english today, and the. This is a valuable corrective for those who have not considered or who do not appreciate the shared heritage of judaism and. The volumes provide basic information as well as sound, critical analysis in a highly readable manner. Harrington, 9780814659779, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In a series of articles, i hope to explore the ideal of scholarship. Sacra pagina the term sacra pagina sacred page originally referred to the text of biblical scripture. The gospel of luke kindle edition by johnson, luke timothy. Harrington, sj, is a professor of new testament at weston jesuit school of theology in cambridge, massachusetts, and general editor of new testament abstracts. Citing bible commentaries citing the bible and other. Please join me in the study of new testament greek in. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Christian readers from seeing matthew as set in violent opposition to judaism.
When citing bible commentaries, it is important to understand that commentaries are simply books. Finding the connection between the sunday readings can be difficult. This page provides you with some of the most common examples, including these types of print and online sources. Order this series electronicly order commentaries in logos bible software order series in accordance. He is a pastpresident of the catholic biblical association of american and the editor of the sacra pagina series. Please join me in the study of new testament greek in all its wonder and complexities. Pauls letter to the galatians has played a major role in the history of theology, especially in the churchs teaching on grace, faith, and justification. Open to the public 9am7pm, mondaysaturday sundays by appointment only. These examples will help you to cite bible commentaries available in print and on the web. Taken from the latin expression, sacred word, this series is written for biblical professionals, graduate students, theologians, clergy, and religious educators. See the complete sacra pagina series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The complete sacra pagina set runs to over 7,000 pages, compared with 5,000 pages for the ccss.
Sacra pagina new testament commentary series 18 volumes. Goals must be set to find the correct learning method. Sacra pagina new testament commentary, 18 volumes 9780814659960 by edited by daniel j. By setting realistic goals, it is possible to more easily sustain motivation and interest. Here is a rather lengthy example but i wanted to give you a good example of the the depth and quality you will find, i choose this section because it was my devotional study passage for today. Sep 30, 2007 sacra pagina is a fresh series of translations and expositions of the books of the new testament. Sacra pagina this is a complete new testament commentary series with an old testament counterpart berit olam. The gospel of matthew, the gospel of mark, sacra pagina. Sacra pagina means sacred page, and it originally referred to the text of scripture in the middle ages. The message of the new testament represents the timeless truth of god. Sacra pagina is a multi volume commentary on the books of the new testament.
The gospel of matthew volume 1 paperback october 1, 2007. The sacra pagina is a scholarly catholic bible commentary on the books of the new testament. Zwingli and bucer on the church fathers sacra pagina. Its about ten years older than the ccss, and larger.
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