Northwestern Commentaries (4 vols.)

by John C. Jeske; Carl J. Lawrenz; David P. Kuske

Publisher:

Northwestern Publishing House

, 2004–2015

Overview

Discover insights from the Lutheran tradition with this collection of commentaries covering Genesis 1–11, Romans, 1 & 2 Peter, and Jude. This collection offers a deeper understanding of the original Greek and Hebrew texts through detailed exegesis and sentence diagrams informed by the historical-grammatical method of Scripture interpretation. These commentaries are valuable tools for seminary students or for pastors in preparation for sermons or Bible classes.

Key Features

• Provides textual insight from within the Lutheran Tradition
• Uses the historical-grammatical method of Scripture interpretation
• Connects theological topics to the whole narrative of Scripture

Product Details

• Title: Northwestern Commentaries
• Publisher: Northwestern Publishing House
• Volumes: 4
• Pages: 1,649
• Christian Group: Lutheran
• Resource Type: Commentaries
• Topic: Biblical Studies

A Commentary on Genesis 1–11

• Authors: Carl J. Lawrenz and John C. Jeske
• Publisher: Northwestern Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2004
• Pages: 340

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Carl Lawrenz and John Jeske present an argument that a key to correctly understanding Genesis is the historical nature of all 10 of Genesis’ accounts of God’s saving activity. Each author brings a scholar’s knowledge of biblical Hebrew, a high view of Scripture as the verbally inspired and inerrant written Word of God, and a keen understanding of God’s plan of salvation centered in Jesus Christ. This commentary contains the complete Hebrew text, the authors’ own original translations of the text, and a thorough exposition of every verse of Genesis chapters 1–11 using the historical-grammatical method of Scripture interpretation.

Carl J. Lawrenz is a professor at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary and contributor to the Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly.

John Jeske (1924–2014) taught at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary while serving as a pastor in several churches during his lengthy career in ministry. He is the author of Treasures Old and New, and of commentaries on Genesis and Daniel in The People’s Bible Commentary.

A Commentary on Romans 1–8

• Author: David P. Kuske
• Publisher: Northwestern Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2007
• Pages: 460

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This verse-by-verse exegetical commentary on the Greek text of Romans chapters 1–8 demonstrates that Paul’s letter to the Romans deals with three basic truths of Christian faith: sin, acquittal, and thankful Christian living. The commentary begins with a brief discussion of the author, date, place, recipients, and purpose of the book of Romans. David Kuske shows how Paul addresses the failure of both Gentiles and Jews to live perfect lives as God’s law requires. He also examines Paul’s explanation of Christian life and sanctification, and his clear presentation of God’s grace to sinners. This commentary contains 27 charts and 57 Greek sentence diagrams from Paul’s letter. Learn more about Paul’s theology and argumentation with this commentary.

David Kuske served congregations in northern and western Wisconsin in the 1960s and was principal at two Lutheran high schools in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He taught at the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary for 30 years, and since his retirement in 2003 has been serving congregations in various parts of Wisconsin. He is the author of Thessalonians in The People’s Bible.

A Commentary on Romans 9–16

• Author: David Kuske
• Publisher: Northwestern Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2014
• Pages: 376

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This book is an in-depth commentary on the Greek text of Romans 9–16. By avoiding modern translations and secondary literature, author David P. Kuske gives readers a clearer understanding of the original text. His exegesis examines every word in context and dissects the meaning of each verse as it relates to the overall epistle. The book also discusses the author, date, occasion, recipients, and purpose behind this important section of Scripture. Finally, Kuske gives the reader an accurate summation of each chapter and offers practical application for Lutherans today. This commentary is a valuable tool for seminary students or for pastors in preparation for sermons or Bible classes on Romans.

David Kuske served congregations in northern and western Wisconsin in the 1960s and was principal at two Lutheran high schools in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He taught at the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary for 30 years, and since his retirement in 2003 has been serving congregations in various parts of Wisconsin. He is the author of Thessalonians in The People’s Bible.

A Commentary on 1 & 2 Peter, Jude

• Author: David P. Kuske
• Publisher: Northwestern Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2015
• Pages: 473

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This commentary examines the original Greek text of three key epistles: 1 Peter, 2 Peter, and Jude. Author David P. Kuske’s verse-by-verse exegesis delves into the meaning of each sentence, verse, and chapter with vigor. Sentence diagrams are included to help the reader see the grammatical and syntactical relationships of every Greek word and phrase. The author also includes a helpful introduction with additional background information for each epistle. Together, these tools provide the reader with a deeper understanding of the original New Testament texts.

David Kuske served congregations in northern and western Wisconsin in the 1960s and was principal at two Lutheran high schools in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He taught at the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary for 30 years, and since his retirement in 2003 has been serving congregations in various parts of Wisconsin. He is the author of Thessalonians in The People’s Bible.