Romans: (A Catholic Bible Commentary on the New Testament by Trusted Catholic Biblical Scholars - CCSS) (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture)

A very detailed, clear, accessible discussion of Romans, a central book of the Pauline corpus, balancing the Catholic view of the text with alternative interpretations and perspectives.Well worth purchasing, reading and studying, taking its teachings into one's heart.

This is an excellent introduction to Romans for those seeking to go deeper. It is readable, without getting bogged down in academic arguments, though you can tell Hahn has read the debates and knows the territory (both Catholic and Protestant) well. Hahn is a convert to Catholicism who is intimately aware of the many controversies surrounding Paul's letter.The commentary gives you a section of Romans, and then walks you through it, highlighting important words, old testament references and context, and theological insights that help draw a bigger and more detailed picture for the reader.Romans is one of the most contested and difficult reads in the Bible. Hahn smoothly and expertly navigates the material. I have read a few of the heavier commentaries and found this one to be very good and not overly heavy. By heavy I mean bogged down in long explanations of words and various opinions on a particular verses. It is rich with insights and has some interesting thoughts, especially when I hit Romans 9, that had not occurred to me or any theologians I had read before.I would recommend this to any reader, college age or older. This would be interesting to all denominations of Christians. Romans would be great for a bible study group or individual reading.

Best commentary I have read. I am not Catholic so this has nothing to do with that. This is simply a clear, well written commentary.

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This is my 2nd time reading this and won't be my last. The whole series, including this Commentary on Romans really opens up the New Testament helping you understand how it would have been understood by the original recipients.

This is a wonderful and informative book, well written by Scott Hahn. Highly recommend.You may have read the Bible, but to read a Catholic commentary/analysis of the Books of the Bible is very illuminating.Many benefits are found in reading this well-respected author.

Scott Hahn is here at a scholarly best. This book was years in production, but it is worth the wait. It's perhaps the series protocols he is following, but his rather lame puns appear to have been banished from this production.

I find anything written by Scott Hahn to be clear and informative. His treatment of the letter to the Romans certainly comes into this category. The way he elucidates the text greatly helps in delving into the mind of the apostle Paul. Also, the extensive footnotes open up further avenues for reading and research. A comprehensive commentary on one of the most important books in the NT canon. His style is also a very easy read.