Commentaries on Romans
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Top 3
The Epistle to the Romans. NICNT. Eerdmans, 1996.
The Gospel Coalition
Moo’s excellent commentary is meticulously researched, theologically sound, carefully written, and balanced in its treatment of those with whom it disagrees. more
Nijay K. Gupta
Now in its second edition, this is widely-known and appreciated as a carefully researched commentary with attention to the Greek text, but also offers Moo’s perspective on key issues in Pauline theology. more
Warren Truesdale
This is an exceptional commentary that is shorter (remember that this word is relative) and less expensive (and so is this) than Cranfield. more
Romans. 2 Vols. ICC. T&T Clark, 1975.
Tim Challies
Romans is a book aptly highlighting that up-to-date commentaries do not represent historical arrogance as much as sheer necessity. more
Phillip J. Long
Cranfield replaced the venerable Sanday and Headlam volume on Romans in the ICC series (available for free via Google Books). more
Romans. BECNT. Baker Academic, 1998.
Robert M. Bowman Jr.
Evangelical exegetical and theological commentary that is critical of the approach taken by Dunn and other scholars. more
Tim Challies
Several commentators on the commentaries seem to treat Moo, Murray and Schreiner as a team or trio. more
New and Notable
Romans. NTL. Westminster John Knox, 2024.
Nijay K. Gupta
Gaventa’s long-anticipated work on Romans showcases her apocalyptic approach to Paul. more
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Forthcoming Commentaries
| Year | Author | Title | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| forthcoming 2027 | Macaskill, Grant | Romans | International Theological Commentary (T&T Clark) |
| forthcoming 2027 | Macaskill, Grant | Romans 9–16 | International Theological Commentary (T&T Clark) |
| forthcoming 2024 | Macaskill, Grant | Romans 1–8 | International Theological Commentary (T&T Clark) |
| forthcoming | Campbell, Douglas A. | Romans | Commentaries for Christian Formation |
| forthcoming | Das, A. Andrew | Romans | Evangelical Exegetical Commentary |
| forthcoming | Dodson, Joseph R. | Romans | Brill Exegetical Commentary Series |
| forthcoming | Dunn, James D. G.; Herms, Roland | Romans (Rev. ed.) | Word Biblical Commentary |
| forthcoming | Dunn, James D. G.; Herms, Roland | Romans 1–8 (Rev. ed.) | Word Biblical Commentary |
| forthcoming | Dunn, James D. G.; Herms, Roland | Romans 9–16 (Rev. ed.) | Word Biblical Commentary |
| forthcoming | Fiddes, Paul S. | Romans Through the Centuries | Blackwell Bible Commentaries |
| forthcoming | Gombis, Timothy G. | Romans | Bible in God's World Commentary |
| forthcoming | John of Damascus; Theodore of Mopsuestia | Commentaries on the Pauline Epistles | Ancient Christian Texts |
| forthcoming | Still, Todd D. | Romans | New Cambridge Bible Commentary |
| forthcoming | Westerholm, Stephen | Romans | Illuminations Commentary Series |
| forthcoming | Yeago, David | Romans | Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible |