The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans: A Commentary of the New Testament

This commentary by preacher and theologian G. Campbell Morgan explains Paul's epistle to the Romans, and how man's salvation is to be found through Jesus Christ. Informed by his scholarship in the Biblical lore, Morgan presents here a convincing and authoritative account of Paul's writing in the context of Christian history. The multifaceted message of Paul is one of great significance - recognizing this, Morgan efforts to do justice to every theme and aspect of relevant discussion. Combining a knowledge of Christian theology and doctrine with the biographical coverage of Paul the Apostle's life and activities, the reader is certain to find this commentary illuminating. Within the Epistle is not merely a declaration of Christ's significance, but explanations of the Christian creed and how the life of a faithful person should be lived. Given that such details emerged early in the history of Christianity, the Pauline epistle to the Romans is a window to the early history and development of the religion. As one of the earliest dated Christian texts of the New Testament - scholars place its authorship between A.D. 51 and 56 - we receive insights into how the beliefs developed. In all, G. Campbell Morgan delivers here a competent, informative and respectful narration of one of Christianity's most significant texts.