2 Samuel

<p><strong>The Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible: 2 Samuel, by Robert Barron</strong></p><ul><li>Encourages readers to explore how the vital roots of the ancient Christian tradition should inform and shape faithfulness today.</li><li>Highlights three major themes: God's non-competitive transcendence, the play between divine and non-divine causality, and the role of Old Testament kingship.</li><li>Ideal for those called to ministry, serving as a rich resource for preachers, teachers, students, and study groups.</li><li>Praise for 2 Samuel in the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible: <ul> <li>"In this impressive example of theological exegesis, Robert Barron shows that he is both an outstanding theologian and a masterful interpreter of scripture. The unforgettable narrative of the rise and fall of King David springs to life in Barron's hands. Along the way, he demonstrates that the book of 2 Samuel is not just a literary masterpiece but an essential bridge between the Old and New Testaments." --Brant Pitre, Notre Dame Seminary; author of Jesus the Bridegroom</li> <li>"Robert Barron is one of the clearest and most compelling Christian communicators I know. He is a scholar, yet he relates easily to all the faithful. As a preacher he reaches both mind and heart. Now, in this major biblical commentary, he has given us a book that measures up to the standard already established by this excellent series. The story of 2 Samuel 'lives and breathes' in Barron's words." --John H. Armstrong, Act3 Network, Carol Stream, Illinois</li> </ul></li><li>About the Author: <ul> <li>Robert Barron (STD, Institut Catholique de Paris) is Rector of Mundelein Seminary and President of the University of St. Mary of the Lake. He founded Word on Fire, a Catholic ministry of evangelism, and has written numerous books, including Catholicism, The Priority of Christ, and The Strangest Way: Walking the Christian Path.</li> <li>General Editor: R. R. Reno (PhD, Yale University) is the editor of First Things. He co-authored Heroism and the Christian Life.</li> </ul></li><li>Projected Volumes in the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible include: <ul> <li>Ellen T. Charry (Princeton Theological Seminary) on Psalms 1-50</li> <li>Lauren Winner (Duke Divinity School) on Psalms 51-100</li> <li>Kevin Vanhoozer (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) on Jeremiah</li> <li>Mark S. Gignilliat (Beeson Divinity School, Samford University) on the Minor Prophets</li> <li>D. Brent Laytham (St. Mary's Seminary &amp; University) on 2 Corinthians</li> <li>John Webster (University of Aberdeen) on Ephesians</li> <li>George Hunsinger (Princeton Theological Seminary) on Philippians</li> <li>Timothy George (Beeson Divinity School, Samford University) on Luke</li> </ul></li></ul>