John 7

In this masterly commentary, Weinrich astonishes the reader by the range and depth of his scholarship. It reaches back to the whole Old Testament as God's prophetic Word, across the New Testament in its testimony to the crucified Lord Jesus, and forward to doctrinal reception of John's Gospel by the church. Its breadth is matched by the depth of its careful literary analysis, balanced theological reflection, and winsome liturgical sensitivity.

-Dr. John W. Kleinig, Emeritus Lecturer in Biblical Studies, Australian Lutheran College, the University of Divinity, Adelaide, South Australia

This commentary brought me many discoveries about the pericopes that I have been preaching on for forty years. I found deep textual research, rich historical and cultural background information, extensive references to ancient and modern commentators, and Dr. Weinrich's valuable exegetical insights. He is an experienced preacher himself, so the commentary is also practical and fascinating to read.

-The Most Reverend JÄnis Vanags, Archbishop of Riga, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia

Weinrich's ability to extract detailed exegetical insights from all epochs of church history, including the most important contemporary voices, and merge them into an intriguing overall view of John's theology is outstanding. Thus, he equips exegetical scholars and parochial preachers as well as educated laypersons with an excellent and reliable resource. Anyone who reads this commentary will get acquainted with Christ's person, proclamation, and saving work in a most beneficial and strengthening way.

-Dr. Armin Wenz, Professor for Biblical Theology and New Testament Studies at Lutherische Theologische Hochschule, Oberursel, Germany

The second tome of Weinrich's multivolume effort is much like the first: outstanding. An exemplary career of leadership and teaching combine again with a lifetime of scholarly reflection to produce a tremendous accomplishment. Weinrich's masterful attention both to the subtle nuances of the Greek and to the theological breadth and depth of the most "spiritual" of the Gospels, together with his uncommon grasp of the history of the Gospel's ecclesial reception, makes for a result that is like no other and a delight to absorb. Highly recommended.

-Dr. Bruce G. Schuchard, Chairman of the Department of Exegetical Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis