The Passion Narrative proceeds from arrest through trial to condemnation, execution, and burial. In each Gospel, it records the longest consecutive action of Jesus. It has captured the attention and imagination of dramatists and artists, and it has inspired the poetry and music of the church for two thousand years.

In the first volume of Raymond E. Brown’s magisterial commentary on the Gospel According to John, all of the major Johannine questions—of authorship, composition, dating, the relationship of John to the Synoptics (Mark and Luke)—are discussed. The important theories of modern biblical scholarship concerning John are weighed against the evidence given in the text and against prevailing biblical research. In sum, what is attempted is a synthesis of the major scholarly insights that bear on the fourth Gospel.

With this study—companion to the masterful two volume The Gospel According to John—Raymond E. Brown completed his trilogy on the Johannine corpus. Meticulous in detail, exhaustive in analysis, persuasive in argument, it examines controversies that have long troubled both biblical scholars and lay readers. Questions of authorship, composition, and dating, as well as the debate over source theories, are discussed at length; but these are kept subordinate to the overall question of meaning.

In Reading the Gospels with the Church, Raymond E. Brown begins with the passages read by the Church during the seasons dedicated to the great events of Christ’s life: Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. One of the most prominent biblical scholars of our time, Brown offers a fascinating introduction to the riches of the Gospels, in style accessible to everyone.

From the experience of a lifetime of scholarship, preaching, teaching, and writing, Raymond E. Brown covers the entire scope of the New Testament with ease and clarity. He walks readers book-by-book through the basic content and issues of the New Testament. While a wealth of information is contained in these pages, the work’s most impressive features are the basic summaries of each book, a historical overview of the ancient Greco-Roman world, discussions of key theological issues, and the rich supplementary materials, such as illustrative tables, maps, bibliographies, and appendixes.

John 13–21 comprises the Book of Glory (describing the Last Supper, the Passion, and the appearances of the risen Jesus) and the epilogue to the Gospel. This commentary includes a special appendix on the Paraclete, in which Raymond E. Brown examines in detail the role of the Holy Spirit. Whether discussing John’s version of miracle stories found in the other Gospels, explaining the meaning of obscure Greek words, or showing the relevance of Jesus’ words and deeds, Raymond E. Brown speaks to scholars and laypeople alike.

In some ways the narratives of Jesus’ birth and infancy are the last frontiers to be crossed in the critical approach to the Gospels. For some, the stories of Jesus’ birth are given dubious historical value. For others, the popular character of these narratives—the exotic magi, birth star, angelic messengers, and so on—renders them as legends unworthy to be a vehicle of the pure Gospel message. Still others deem them simple Christian folklore devoid of any real theology—only written for romantics or the naïve.

An Introduction to the Gospel of John represents the culmination of Brown’s long and intense examination of part of the New Testament. One of the most important aspects of this new book, particularly to the scholarly community, is how it differs from the original commentary in several important ways. It presents, for example, a new perspective on the historical development of the Gospels, and shows how Brown decided to open his work to literary readings of the text, rather than relying primarily on the historical, which informed the original volumes. In addition, there is an entire section devoted to Christology, absent in the original, as well as a magisterial new section on the representation of Jews in the Gospel of John.

Raymond E. Brown is recognized as a leading scholar of the New Testament. His commentaries have helped a generation of pastors and scholars interpret and understand the Gospel and epistles of John. His groundbreaking historical studies have become standard additions to theological and biblical libraries everywhere. Since his career began nearly fifty years ago, Brown has pursued a career of honest scholarship of exegesis and interpretation of the New Testament. The 5-volume Raymond E. Brown Collection contains Brown’s massive 2-volume commentary on Jesus’ Passion, his commentary on the infancy narratives in Matthew and Luke, and two introductory volumes—one on the New Testament and the other on the Gospel of John.

The 101 Questions and Answers series provides expert insight into the most pertinent issues Christians face today. With a helpful question-and-answer format, these accessible texts are packed with information and thoughtful analysis, equipping believers to answer both the curious and the critical. Learn more about the Bible with a focused guide that explores the Scriptures from several perspectives. In this volume, renowned biblical scholar Raymond Edward Brown responds to a wide range of frequently asked questions about the Bible. He addresses topics such as the canon, historicity, divine inspiration, and supposed contradictions in the Bible.

In Raymond E. Brown’s magisterial two-volume commentary on the Gospel According to John, all of the major Johannine questions—of authorship, composition, dating, the relationship of John to the Synoptics (Mark, Matthew, and Luke)—are discussed. The important theories of modern biblical scholarship concerning John are weighed against the evidence given in the text and against prevailing biblical research. In sum, what is attempted is a synthesis of the major scholarly insights that bear on the Fourth Gospel.

Prominent Bible scholar, member of the Sulpician Fathers, and respected professor of biblical studies, Raymond Edward Brown was one of the first Roman Catholic scholars to analyze the Bible using historical-critical methodology. Controversial in some Catholic circles and celebrated in others, Brown remains an important figure in the Catholic Church and in the landscape of twentieth-century biblical scholarship. This collection brings together four volumes of his best work. Read his thoughts on biblical exegesis and Church doctrine, learn from his reflections on the roles of priests and bishops, dive into his guide to important archaeological finds, and much more.

The 101 Questions and Answers series provides expert insight into the most pertinent issues Christians face today. With a helpful question-and-answer format, these accessible texts are packed with information and thoughtful analysis, equipping believers to answer both the curious and the critical.

Get into the biblical world with stunning archeological resources on Ancient Near Eastern locations and key biblical places. Dig into ancient cultures and explore the lives of biblical authors and ancient Israelites, explore beautiful art, and study cultural concepts, like prayer, agriculture, and sexuality.

One of the most fascinating aspects of biblical research today involves Near East discoveries and how they cast light on the Bible. This text by Brown is a handy guide which discusses twenty-five of the most significant archaeological and documentary finds of our times, and explains how they broaden our knowledge of the biblical world. This book provides helpful photographs and illustrations to enhance your study, as well as an insightful introduction by the author in which Brown recounts how for himself, reading of such discoveries sparked him to commit his life to formal Bible study and helped him develop his cardinal principle of biblical interpretation: viewing the Bible as the “word of God” involves a combination of divine inspiration and human time-conditioned perception.

In this book, Raymond Brown reflects on the interplay between biblical criticism employed by a majority of Roman Catholic scholars and the doctrinal proclamations of the Catholic Church. He also presents his argument for how liberals and ultraconservatives both misinterpret the effects of biblical criticism on doctrine. He gives special attention to the positive results of contemporary biblical studies for the understanding of Mary, the Holy Spirit, and the Church.

The Anchor Yale Bible is a fresh approach to the world’s greatest classic—the Bible. This prestigious commentary series represents the pinnacle of biblical scholarship, drawing from the wisdom and resources of Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish scholars from around the world. A book-by-book translation and exegesis of the New Testament that includes 27 volumes, this vast commentary series makes available all the significant historical and linguistic knowledge which bears on the interpretation of the Bible.

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, together with the Book of Acts, provide the primary narrative of the life of Jesus and the early church and are, therefore, foundational elements to any study of the New Testament. Included in this collection is some of the best scholarly work for studies in the Gospels and Acts and feature experts like R.T. France, I. Howard Marshall, Raymond Edward Brown, D. A. Carson, and F. F. Bruce, among others. Emphasizing translation from the Greek text rather than reliance on a particular English translation of the text, these titles will equip students, pastors, professors, or lay persons to engage with the material in both depth and breadth.

This work, published in 1955, is a dissertation Brown wrote at St. Mary’s University in Baltimore. It deals with the notion of sensus plenior or “fuller sense,” a term in biblical exegesis first used by Andres Fernandez, S.J. in the late 1920s. This new hermeneutic classification sparked a complicated dispute in Catholic circles in the years following, to which Brown adds his voice in this text. Brown defines sensus plenior as “that additional, deeper meaning, intended by God but not clearly intended by the human author, which is seen to exist in the words of a biblical text (or group of texts, or even a whole book) when they are studied in the light of further revelation or development in the understanding of revelation.” Brown explores the use of Scripture in its various senses through the ages, explains the divisions of sensus plenior and its relations to other senses of Scripture, examines the objections raised against it, and much more.

This booklet presents Brown’s thoughts on the biblical basis of priesthood, as well as some reflections on the role of bishop. Not setting out to give a “complete, scientific treatment of the biblical background of priesthood,” he presents his intentions for compiling these reflections this way: “I have culled the Scriptures to offer material for thought at a crucial moment in the history of the Roman Catholic priesthood. With the whole Christian world looking on, we Catholics have entered a sometimes acrimonious debate with ourselves as to what should be expected of those who are in the special ministry of the Church . . . What manner of life should our priests live and work should they do?”

「IVP聖經信息系列（The Bible Speaks Today | BST）」是當代英美福音派名家對於聖經每一卷書的通俗闡釋，來幫助牧者和信徒精確掌握書卷信息重點。本系列為新舊約中文版全集，共53冊。 本系列特色有三：正確解釋經文、應用於當代處境及易讀易懂。重點放在經文的重點歸納，以及這些重點對於時代的意義。本系列仍然是逐節注釋，精簡技術細節，來突出書卷對於當代的信息，也就是解經式講道法（Expository Preaching）裡所說的 「應用」部分。 本系列英文版由IVP出版，推出以來銷售過百萬冊。中文版由校園書房出版，Logos 版本則專爲聖經研究和講道目的所製作。

Raymond Edward Brown is lauded as the finest New Testament scholar of his time in America. Always brilliant and occasionally controversial, Brown pioneered the use of the historical-critical method of scriptural analysis among Catholics and was the first Catholic professor to gain tenure at Union Theological Seminary. His works were influential—particularly those on Christology, Johannine literature, and the birth and death of Jesus Christ.

This study in Johannine ecclesiology reconstructs the history of one Christian community in the first century, a community whose life from its inception to its last hour is reflected in the Gospel and Epistles of John. It was a community that struggled with the world and eventually among its own ranks, not unlike the Church of today. Pulling together twenty-five years of Brown’s research into the Johannine corpus, this book explains why Brown called Johannine thought “the most adventuresome theology in the New Testament.” In a new introduction to the book, Paul N. Anderson provides an updated overview of the book’s receptions and further developments in Johannine scholarship.

The Verbum 5 Legacy Libraries reintroduce the classic libraries of Verbum 5. This library is offered without features and datasets, making it the perfect standalone collection of resources to help grow your library, including advanced reference works and original language materials.

The Anchor Yale Bible Commentary series is a fresh approach to the world's greatest classic—the Bible. This prestigious commentary series represents the pinnacle of biblical scholarship, drawing from the wisdom and resources of Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish scholars from around the world. A book-by-book translation and exegesis of the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and the Apocrypha, this vast commentary series makes available all the significant historical and linguistic knowledge which bears on the interpretation of the Bible. These massive commentaries have set the standard for biblical scholarship for decades—marking the beginning of a new era—by making the Bible accessible to modern readers. The Anchor Yale Bible Commentary series aims to arrive at the meaning of biblical literature through exact translation and extended exposition, and to reconstruct the ancient setting of the biblical story, as well as the circumstances of its transcription and the characteristics...

This collection includes the current volumes that cover the Gospels and Acts in the Anchor Yale Bible Commentary (AYBC). AYBC is a fresh approach to the world’s greatest classic—the Bible. This prestigious commentary series represents the pinnacle of biblical scholarship, drawing from the wisdom and resources of Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish scholars from around the world. A book-by-book translation and exegesis of the Hebrew Bible, this vast commentary series makes available all the significant historical and linguistic knowledge which bears on the interpretation of the Bible. These massive commentaries have set the standard for biblical scholarship for decades—marking the beginning of a new era—by making the Bible accessible to modern readers. The Anchor Yale Bible aims to arrive at the meaning of biblical literature through exact translation and extended exposition, and to reconstruct the ancient setting of the biblical story, as well as the circumstances of its...

Immerse yourself in modern Christian scholarship with these works from outstanding contemporary theologians. Among the many voices informing the Church today, a few such as Joseph A. Fitzmyer, Raymond Edward Brown, Luke Timothy Johnson, Peter Kreeft, and Scott Hahn, are set apart for their profound insights and superlative scholarship. Whether delving into the ancient past or wading into today’s theological debates, these contemporary Catholic authors offer a fresh look at a living, breathing Christianity. You’ll also find theologians such as Blessed John Henry Newman and Hans Urs Von Balthasar—whose contributions helped develop the Church that we know today. With over 70,000 pages of biblical scholarship, theology, apologetics, doctrine, exegesis, and more, the Modern Catholic Authors Bundle will benefit any student of Christianity.

Two major New Testament scholars use the tools of modern biblical interpretation to reconstruct the history of two of the most important Christian centers of the first-century church.

Study the beginning through John’s eyes with a library tailored to exegete and analyze this unique gospel. John stands miles apart from his synoptic counterparts, providing a vastly different lens through which to see Jesus and his ministry—and yet, he tells the same story. Nearly 100 verse-by-verse commentaries offer insight to every word of John’s Gospel, providing multifaceted and multidenominational approaches to the beloved apostle’s theological story.

Planning for an expositional sermon series on a book of the Bible typically involves hours of reading and studying the Bible and other resources before fleshing everything out. Often, preachers amass a small library for each book of the Bible they preach on. The Matthew Expository Preaching Kit (L) does this for you. It curates the best Bible study materials (commentaries, Bible dictionaries, and expositional books) on the book of Matthew along with the Bible study tools you need to streamline your sermon prep and presentation—all at an affordable price. The Matthew Expository Preaching Kit (L) includes everything in Matthew Expository Preaching Kit (S) and Matthew Expository Preaching Kit (M), plus resources like Matthew (Reformation Commentary on Scripture: NT, vol. I | RCS); The Gospel of Matthew in its Roman Imperial Context; Matthew (Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary | SHBC); and more.