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Title: The New Jerome Biblical Commentary by Raymond E. Brown, Joseph A. Fitzmyer, Roland E. Murphy ISBN: 0-13-859836-3 Publisher: Prentice Hall Pub. Date: 15 November, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $69.33 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.04 (24 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Academic, Roman Catholic, and Textual
Comment: This is one of the finest biblical commentaries available -- and is certainly unsurpassed as a one-volume commentary.
It is encyclopedic in its examination of the prevailing theories of 'higher biblical criticism.' If you want to know what scholars think about the development of a particular book of the Bible, this is a superb source to consult.
It is not a 'preaching commentary,' however. And though it will tell you a lot about theological ideas associated with particular texts, it is the text, not the theology, which is of principal interest to the authors. This commentary reads more like a technical manual than like Shakespeare -- but this is not a fault. Rather, this commentary fills a much-needed niche among commentaries.
The would-be reader and purchaser of this book should also know that it is born out of a Roman Catholic perspective and often provides critical insights into how the Roman Catholic Church has interpreted Scripture. Similarly, however, this perspective often leaves the reader without the contrasting Protestant and Orthodox perspectives. Again, this is not a fault -- simply something to keep in mind.
This is a superb work that deserves a place in the library of preachers, biblical scholars, and serious students of the Bible.
Rating: 5
Summary: Fine compendium of authoritative Biblical scholarship
Comment: Though I base my review on the 1968 edition, I can attest that this is a wonderful resource book. Its editors have done a great service in compiling such an authoritative compedium and commentary on The Bible. Though many of the articles are "professionally" erudite and scholarly, the tome is nevertheless accessible to the serious student. Part I regards The Old Testament. (The essays on the Pentateuch and Genesis are fascinating). Part II concerns The New Testament along with articles on Biblical "inerrancy" and Canonicity. The article on Hermeneutics (interpretation bases) written by editor, Father Raymond E. Brown, is a frank declaration and "caveat"...or apology if you will...regarding the nature and INTENT of the scholarship. (The perspective is ROMAN CATHOLIC. Perhaps this essay should be examined first...obviously it was NOT even scanned by reviewers who disparagingly derogated...or flat-out denounced...the work.) Overall, I believe a fair reviewer will find THE JEROME BIBLICAL COMMENTARY (New or Old)an excellent and reliable source of Biblical scholarship. It is also good (not light, admittedly) reading not only for the serious student of Christian scripture but for readers interested in the "mythology" of Christianity and the Bible as profound world literature.
Rating: 1
Summary: The real Raymond Brown
Comment: Two quotes will suffice as follows. Page 1159 states: "Literary criticism, however, does not view the text as a "window" onto a historical world...but as a "mirror" reflecting a world into which the reader is invited. In other words, the referent of the text as such is not the "real world" of history (e.g., exodus or crucifixion) but the literary world signified by the text. In the case of the biblical texts, the literary world is generated by the theological interpretation of the reality (e.g., escape from Egypt as divine liberation for covenant life; the death of Jesus as salvific paschal mystery)"
Page 1149 states: "The distinction between the author's thought world and the message he conveys in writing is important in discussing the limits of biblical inerrancy."
Raymond Brown is more of a heretic than a champion scholar. Most should really read what he is saying and realize it is NOT CATHOLIC.
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Title: Introduction to the New Testament by Raymond E. Brown ISBN: 0385247672 Publisher: Anchor Bible Pub. Date: 13 October, 1997 List Price(USD): $49.95 |
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Title: Dictionary of the Bible by John L. McKenzie ISBN: 0684819139 Publisher: Touchstone Books Pub. Date: October, 1995 List Price(USD): $22.00 |
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Title: An Introduction to New Testament Christology by Raymond Edward Brown ISBN: 0809135167 Publisher: Paulist Press Pub. Date: September, 1994 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Reading the Old Testament: An Introduction by Lawrence Boadt ISBN: 0809126311 Publisher: Paulist Press Pub. Date: February, 1985 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: The Collegeville Bible Commentary: Based on the New American Bible: New Testament by Robert J. Karris ISBN: 0814622119 Publisher: Spring Arbor Distributors Pub. Date: September, 1992 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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