Douglas J. Moo je profesor Nového zákona, který se ve své práci zaměřuje na hluboké teologické a literární analýzy. Jeho komentáře a úvody do biblických textů nabízejí pronikavé vhledy do raného křesťanství. Moo zkoumá původní jazyk a historický kontext, aby osvětlil význam poselství Nového zákona pro současné čtenáře. Jeho důraz na pečlivé studium a teologickou přesnost činí jeho díla neocenitelným zdrojem pro akademiky i věřící.
Smyslem tohoto úvodu, jako všech úvodů, je nabídnout čtenáři informace, které je dobré znát, abychom mohli číst knihy Nového zákona s porozuměním. Podle soudobé terminologie je našim cílem poskytnout studujícímu zdroje k získání správné interpretační kompetence.
Tato publikace by tedy neměla chybět v knihovně teologických fakult, jednotlivých sborů a farností, či v knihovnách teologů, filosofů, kazatelů a písmáků.
Douglas Moo se ve své eseji zaměřuje na jednu otázku, která je mezi křesťany hojně diskutována. I ti, kdo považují Bibli za autoritativní Boží Slovo, se rozcházejí v názorech na znění její odpovědi: Nakolik je Mojžíšův zákon závazný pro křesťana? Autor tvořivě rozvíjí teologii Martina Luthera, který odpověď na uvedenou otázku vyjádřil úsečně a jadrně: „Mose ist tod.“ („Mojžíš je mrtev.“) Živý je Ježíš. Toto však neznamená, že je Mojžíšův zákon pro křesťana bezvýznamný. V knize se dočtete, jaká byla role Mojžíšova zákona před Kristovým příchodem a jak může sloužit duchovnímu užitku křesťanů od založení církve až do současnosti.
JUDr. Daniel Spratek, Ph.D., místopředseda Křesťanského společenství, z. s., při SCEAV
Few New Testament books have been as controversial and misunderstood as the letter of James. Its place in the canon was contested by some early Christians, and the reformer Martin Luther called it an "epistle of straw." The sometimes negative view of the letter among modern theologians, however, is not shared by ordinary believers. Well known and often quoted, James is concise, intensely practical, and filled with memorable metaphors and illustrations. As such, it has become one of the most popular New Testament books in the church. This highly original commentary on James by respected New Testament scholar Douglas Moo combines penetrating scholarship with the simplicity of style and pastoral tone characteristic of James itself. After discussing such background issues as authorship, genre, purpose, structure, and theology, Moo provides a verse-by-verse exposition of the text that leads readers to the heart of James's message--wholehearted commitment to Christ. In addition to expounding the meaning of James, Moo also takes care to provide practical insights for applying that meaning in the church today. At once scholarly and accessible, this volume has become a standard commentary on James. The second edition is based upon the newest version of the NIV and incorporates the latest scholarship. It has been expanded, updated, and revised throughout.
Paul's letter to the Romans has been called "the quintessence and perfection of saving doctrine." Perhaps the most challenging and thoroughly doctrinal book of the entire New Testament, Romans deals with many issues that are basic to Christian theology and practice. In this volume respected New Testament scholar Douglas J. Moo provides a superb study of Paul's letter to the Roman Christians and restates the enduring message of Romans for Christians today. Based on the English text but bringing into the discussion the underlying Greek at every point, this commentary focuses both on theological meaning and on contemporary significance. Moo contributes to the continuing debate regarding Paul's teaching on such issues as Jewish law and the relationship between Jews and Gentiles in the people of God. He also critically interacts with "the new perspective on Paul," highlights Romans's emphasis on "practical divinity," and traces the theme of gospel throughout the epistle. - Publisher.
Focusing on the timeless relevance of Romans, this commentary explores how its message can resonate with contemporary readers, offering insights that bridge the ancient text and modern application. It aims to illuminate the transformative power of the epistle, encouraging deeper understanding and engagement with its teachings.
For more than twenty years Douglas Moo's NICNT volume on Romans has been providing pastors, students, and scholars with profound insight into Paul's most famous letter. In this thorough revision of his commentary, Moo deals with issues that have come into prominence since the first edition (1996), incorporating the latest research and rewriting the text throughout for better comprehension. Exegetically astute and theologically minded, Moo interacts critically with the new perspective on Paul, highlights the emphasis in Romans on "practical divinity," and traces the theme of the gospel throughout the letter
Creation Care invites readers to open their Bibles afresh to explore the place
of the natural world within God's purposes. It offers a bold framework and
practical suggestions for a faithful Christian response to the scriptural
teaching about the created world, ultimately inviting readers into a joyful
vision of the world as God's creation.