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Concordia Commentary

A Theological Exposition of Sacred Scripture

The Concordia Commentary series is designed to enable pastors, professors, and teachers of the Word to proclaim the Gospel with greater insight, clarity, and faithfulness to the divine intent of the biblical text. This landmark work will cover all the canonical books of the Old and New Testaments, interpreting Scripture as a harmonious unity centered in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Every passage bears witness to the Good News that God has reconciled the world to himself through our Lord’s life, death, and resurrection. This scholarly commentary series fully affirms the divine inspiration, inerrancy, and authority of Scripture as it emphasizes “that which promotes Christ” in each pericope.

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Latest Release: Mark 8:27 -16:20

The reign of God has come in Jesus Christ, but in hiddenness, in humility and lowliness. Jesus came to serve and give his life as a ransom for many (10:45). Jesus promised a triumphant revelation of himself after the cross (14:28), but within Mark (ending at 16:8) the disciples do not yet see the glorious, risen Christ. They only have his Word (16:6–7).In the Gospel of Mark, he is portrayed as an odd man, a man of authority, of power, to be feared, and divine. In this account of Jesus Christ, learn about the power behind His miracles and see the contrast between the crowds that flocked to him. 

This second and final commentary on the Gospel of Mark covers chapters 8:27-16:20. Through the Word of the Lord told through Mark learn the message of Christ and power of the Scriptures.

More about the Concordia Commentary Series

Each volume provides an original translation and meticulous grammatical analysis of the Hebrew, Aramaic, or Greek text. Further light is shed on the passage from extrabiblical literature, ancient cultures, and archaeology. The author offers an exposition of the text’s meaning within its original historical context, highlights from its reception history, and a fresh theological interpretation that is eminently relevant today.

Authors are sensitive to the rich treasury of language, imagery, and themes that extend throughout Scripture from creation and the fall into sin to redemption, the return of Christ, and the eschaton. Attention is given to the biblical dialectics of Law and Gospel, sin and grace, death and new life, and the eschatological tension between the “now” and the “not yet” inaugurated by the arrival of the kingdom of God in Christ.

Finally, Scripture’s message is applied to the ongoing life of the church in terms of ministry, worship, proclamation of the Word, Baptism, the Lord’s Supper, confession of the faith, and worldwide mission—all in joyful anticipation of the life of the world to come.

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Release Schedule

Psalms 1–50 Summer 2020
Micah Fall 2020
Zechariah Summer 2021
James Fall 2021
Deuteronomy Summer 2022
John 7:2–12:50 Fall 2022
“I have a great deal of respect for this series. It takes serious regard of the biblical text in its original language, and deals with both textual difficulties and theology—an impressive feat at a time when many commentaries are trying to avoid difficult details.”

—David Instone-Brewer, University of Cambridge

“Pastors and scholars alike will find plenty of helpful insights . . . in the series as a whole.”

—Robert B. Chisholm Jr., Dallas Theological Seminary

“One of the best commentary series currently available for those seeking an exposition of the biblical text that balances the academic with the pastoral.”

—David W. Jones, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

“I wish to affirm what you are doing to present such a comprehensive, solid, biblically based, doctrinally faithful, Christ-centered commentary series!”

—Richard M. Davidson, Andrews University SDA Theological Seminary

“This series is an excellent resource for ministers and scholars. It combines detailed textual comments, solid and clear exposition, and important theological reflection on the biblical text. Most importantly, it does not forget that Christians should read the Old Testament in the light of the coming of Christ. I enthusiastically encourage all, especially ministers, to add this commentary series to their library.”

—Tremper Longman III, Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies, Westmont College
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