This
review is really quite easy to undertake. EGGNT:Philippians is a technical commentary with a detailed, verse-by-verse
analysis and interpretation of the entire Greek text of Philippians. Naturally,
in a commentary of this sort, Hellerman provides investigation of authorship, date
and occasion as well as a comprehensive outline. Of additional benefit is a
section on “Recommended Commentaries” which would be useful for any student of
Philippians to consider.
The
book tracks out to 279 pages of commentary and then includes an Exegetical
Outline, Grammar Index and Scripture Index at the end. The body of the work is
a phrase-by-phrase analysis of the Greek text and thus is all-inclusive.
Because
of the nature of this volume, it is, therefore, not really suited for those
with no knowledge of biblical Greek. However, I suppose, if one would take the
time to learn a bit of basic Greek, this volume would greatly benefit one’s
study of Philippians. It should definitely be on every pastor’s shelf because
it contains two helpful suggestions at the end of each outline section. One is
a “For Further Study” arranged by topic and the second contains “Homiletic
Suggestions.”
Pastors:
Secure this volume if you have Philippians on your preaching schedule.
This book was provided to me by B&H
Publishing for a fair and honest review.
