DevoutStudyOfTheText

It's a deep well for source criticism and particularly anything Bultmannian. Other than that this set is very dated. No mention of the NPP. Some people may treasure this set for that very reason.

It's still a good starting place for John. It is getting on now though. 36 years in print. I cross referenced this on a few key passages (7-8) the past couple of years and found it just not as strong as Bruner nor Keener. Still a good staple if this is all you've got. It is very safe but lacks certain details other commentaries now seem to encourage to set works apart.

Picked this up on sale. Was not to keen to see the blurb on the focus being on historical interpretation however this commentary is excellent really digging in to some of the quirkier take aways in the book and showing the reader from a variety of perspectives what the text could mean and then the author's view. Keener is still my main go to but this is a very close second. In some sections Bruner works amidst the weeds of some of Keener's writing to concisely get to the point. Very happy with this purchase and this commentary.

Very Readable commentary. Unshackled from Lutheran symbiosis as far as I could tell. This is a great starting point for both pastor and student.