Bo Giertz (1905-1998) spent his youth as a militant atheist
before his conversion in college set him to become an apologist for
the Christian faith, a beloved novelist, pastor and bishop in the
church of Sweden. These commentaries were written in retirement
after a long life carefully studying both the scriptures and the
human soul.
Bror Erickson currently serves as pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in
Farmington New Mexico where he lives with his wife, Laura. He
graduated from Concordia University, Irvine, in 2000 where he
studied apologetics under Dr. Rod Rosenbladt. Subsequently, he
attended Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne Indiana, and
graduated in 2004. He has translated many works by Bo Giertz, but
he also enjoys hunting upland game and ducks with his dog,
Grinner.
Like the first two volumes this final volume reflects Giertz's
commitment to the Scriptures as the Word of God and it radiates the
warmth of evangelical faith. This volume like the previous two
lends itself well for use in personal and group Bible study. John
T. Pless, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN
The former Swedish Bishop Bo Giertz was a man of clarity and
simplicity. At the same time, he was a thinker of profound
knowledge and understanding. Every time he picked up his pen, his
writings started to live their own life. They have inspired the
reader ever since, even after the death of the author. Now, "The
New Testament Devotional Commentary" can be read in English. The
exceptional character of the whole series proves that Bo Giertz was
a man with a mission. He was sent by God to speak to you. Reverend
Timo Laato, Dr. Theol. and Master of Arts
The volume completes Bror Erickson's splendid offering of access to
the witness of Swedish bishop Bo Giertz....Volume 3 of the New
Testament Devotional Commentary is the culmination of a short
course for pastors in how to preach and for lay people in what to
look for in a sermon. For Giertz, Christ is the same yesterday,
today, and forever, that is, he remains crucified and risen Lord
"for you," the center of all things. This is preaching we need
today. Ken Sundet Jones, Professor of Theology and Philosophy,
Grand View University
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