Philemon: A theological Exposition of Sacred Scripture (Concordia Commentary)

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Summary: Philemon and Concordia Commentary Series
Review: Philemon, by Dr. John Nordling, is the most recent addition to this commentary series by CPH, St. Louis. The standards for authorship / scholarship are high, and Nordling has exceeded those requirements. His insights will make those who have not considered this particular book of the New Testament to be of significant import, think again.

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Summary: Valuable Commentary on Continuing Societal Issue
Review: This latest in the Concordia Commentary Series is welcome, not only because it is in this thorough, Christological centered series, but also because it provides so much resource on the slavery issue.

Nordling is well suited for this authorship, due to his training and teaching experience in the classics, and extensive study and research into slavery and relevant issues.

He follows Luther's lead in seeing Fourth Commandment application of this due to vocatio, seeing parallels with Eph. 6 and Col. 3. Thus, this short in length letter of Paul is not short in application or modern interest.

Nordling's work certainly fulfills what the best commentaries attain: solid exegesis acknowledging and interacting with the best scholarship over time.

Over 350 pages with excellent sources cited for those who wish to delve deeper into the thinking on this vital theological topic.