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

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.

This is yet another important addition to the recently released arsenal of contemporary Catholic resources--especially for those that are actively engaged in the New Evangelization and Catholic apologetics. All Protestant pastors and leaders need to read this commentary--if not to awaken them to the truth of Catholic theology (especially regarding the controversial doctrine of justification) then at least that they may gain a greater knowledge, respect and appreciation for the Catholic position. Hahn explains the true message and the overarching objective of Paul--a message which is impossible to fully discover if one is isolated from the first century Jewish context and the views of the Early Church Fathers.

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.

Really easy to read and helps me to make sense of Romans. So often our understanding of Romans is exclusively seen through the Protestant mindset so Catholics are almost afraid to read it. Hahn takes away the protestant lens to help us see it in the same way a first century Jewish would have understood it without any bias of that later polemics have created. I recommend this book to all people!

Scott Hahn's commentary on Romans is informed and informative, and sure to deepen one's understanding of St. Paul's Letter to the Romans, which is perhaps the most important of Paul's New Testament letters. Hahn's approach is not that of a dry academic. Hahn discusses the text line by line, sometimes word by word, but in a way that integrates the text of Romans almost seamlessly into the text of his commentary. Though the book is liberally footnoted; it is very readable. It includes helpful sidebars with literary, historical, theological information, including from post-biblical sources. Hahn's dismissal of supersessionism and his suggestion that certain precepts and rites of the Mosaic law perdure after Christ (pp. 200-01) are much too cursory to be completely understood or convincing. Indeed, they are troubling. His statement that it is a "misconception that the Church is a replacement for Israel in the plan of God" could easily be read as a denial that the Church is the New Israel.

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.

Alternative points of view help to keep us fresh AND Humble This is for my own personal journey.

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.

Excellent product

Excellent formatting in the eBook. And for me a very clear discussion of Romans with some marvellous material for reflection

A lot of the pages just come apart when you read it. It doesn't seem very well made unless I just got a dodgy one.