A Commentary on the Greek Text of the Epistle of Paul to the Ephesians

by John Eadie

Publisher:

T&T Clark

, 1883

Overview

This commentary on Ephesians contains a concise, yet full exposition of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Eadie carefully examines the text, the meaning, and the logical sequence of the epistle—as well as its connection with other Pauline literature. He also comments on the particulars of the Greek text, the meanings of words and phrases, and grammatical features of the book.

Contents

Top Highlights

“It is not the gospel or salvation generally, but a special purpose of God in reference to His universe” (Page 49)

“there now existed, under the God-man as Redeemer, that state of things which had” (Page 54)

“The great question has been, whether πλήρωμα has an active or a passive sense” (Page 111)

“If God had not chosen them, they would never have chosen God” (Page 19)

“Good works are not the cause of salvation; they are only the result of it. Salvation causes them; they do not cause it” (Page 157)

Product Details

• Title: A Commentary on the Greek Text of the Epistle of Paul to the Ephesians
• Author: John Eadie
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Publication Date: 1883
• Pages: 548

About John Eadie

John Eadie (1810–1876) was an active member of the Succession Church, an influential nineteenth century Scottish Presbyterian denomination, which was later renamed the United Presbyterian Church.

In 1835, Eadie became a minister at the Cambridge Street Church is Glasgow. In addition to his pastoral duties, Eadie became a professor of biblical literature and hermeneutics at the United Presbyterian Divinity Hall, and he received his D.D. from St. Andrews in 1850. During his industrious career at the Divinity Hall, Eadie penned the five New Testament commentaries for which he is best known. His writings contributed to the growing interest in biblical criticism and hermeneutics.