The Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible enlists leading theologians to read and interpret scripture creedally for the twenty-first century, just as the church fathers, the Reformers, and other orthodox Christians did for their times and places. Exodus, like each commentary in the series, is designed to serve the church and demonstrate the continuing intellectual and practical viability of theological interpretation of the Bible.  
  
__Praise for Exodus in the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible__   
"Thomas Aquinas left us no commentary on Exodus. But Thomas Joseph White succeeds in giving us a sense of what one from his hand might look like today."  
\--__Bruce D. Marshall__, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University  
  
"White's reading of Exodus tackles head-on the peculiarly modern conceit that all that stands between the reader of scripture and wise reading is a lack of knowledge--a deficiency of information. Surely, say White and the Catholic tradition to which he hereby contributes, as readers we typically lack the moral formation to see clearly the text and its truths. As such, we take a journey in tandem with the Israelites: from darkness to light and from slavery in Egypt to life-giving service (and understanding) under God's law. Drawing deeply on the fourfold sense of scripture in dialogue with Aquinas and many other serious theological voices, this commentary will strengthen and challenge all readers in pursuit of the God to whom the book of Exodus bears witness."  
\--__Richard S. Briggs__, Cranmer Hall, St. John's College, Durham University  
  
"In his introduction to this extraordinary commentary and reflection on Exodus, Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP, writes that 'the classical Catholic approach to the moral law on Exodus is in many ways convergent with Judaism.' Thus I can now better understand why Maimonides (who so greatly influenced Thomas Aquinas, Fr. White's auctoritas) taught that Jews like me may learn Torah with Christians like Fr. White, who accept the Torah as divine revelation. In addition to that theological commonality (with differences to be sure), I very much identify with Fr. White's philosophically informed way of reading the Torah."  
\--__Rabbi David Novak__, University of Toronto  
  
General editor: __R. R. Reno__ (editor, First Things)   
Series editors: __Robert W. Jenson__ (Center of Theological Inquiry)  
__Robert Louis Wilken__ (University of Virginia)  
__Ephraim Radner__ (Wycliffe College, University of Toronto)  
__Michael Root__ (Catholic University of America)  
__George Sumner__ (Episcopal Diocese of Dallas)

__Thomas Joseph White, OP__ (DPhil, Oxford University), is director of the Thomistic Institute at the Angelicum in Rome. He is the author of several books.

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--__Anne Blue Wills__, Christian Century  
  
"\[In 2 Samuel, Robert\] Barron trains his theological eye on the account of the rise and fall of King David. He moves through the biblical book chapter by chapter, weaving together insights from the reconstruction of ancient history, biblical exegesis, and the Christian theological tradition. . . . It is clear that Barron knows this biblical book quite well. He is also well acquainted with the history of its interpretation. This study is a fine example of postcritical doctrinal biblical interpretation."  
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"The series in which \[Luke\] appears shows what is gained when biblical commentaries are written by those who are expert in the related field of theology. In this case \[David Lyle Jeffrey\] is also learned not only in biblical studies but also (and primarily) in English literature. The resulting volume thus combines expert knowledge of the usual grist in the commentator's mill with other helpful disciplines. . . . The outcome is a surprisingly comprehensive approach to the text which pays attention to matters of literary structure that are theologically relevant."  
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--__Ched Spellman__, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society

__Thomas Joseph White, OP__ (DPhil, Oxford University) is director of the Thomistic Institute and associate professor of systematic theology at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC. He is the author of several books and was appointed a member of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas in 2011.  
  
__General Editor  
R. R. Reno__ (PhD, Yale University) is the editor of First Things. He coauthored Heroism and the Christian Life.  
  
__Projected volumes in the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible include  Paul Hinlicky__ (Roanoke College) on Joshua  
__Laura A. Smit__ (Calvin College) and __Stephen Fowl__ (Loyola College) on Judges &amp; Ruth  
__Paul Martens__ (Baylor University) on Isaiah  
__John Michael McDermott__ (Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, OH) on Mark  
__Kimlyn Bender__ (Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University) on 1 Corinthians  
__Douglas Farrow__ (McGill University) on 1 &amp; 2 Thessalonians  
__Michael Root__ (Catholic University of America) on the Letters of John  
  
__Volumes now available in the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible  R. R. Reno__ (editor, First Things) on Genesis  
__Ephraim Radner__ (Wycliffe College, University of Toronto) on Leviticus  
__David L. Stubbs__ (Western Theological Seminary) on Numbers  
__Telford Work__ (Westmont College) on Deuteronomy  
__Francesca Aran Murphy__ (University of Notre Dame) on 1 Samuel  
__Robert Barron__ (Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles) on 2 Samuel  
__Peter J. Leithart__ (Theopolis Institute for Bible, Liturgy, and Culture) on 1 &amp; 2 Kings __Matthew Levering__ (Mundelein Seminary) on Ezra &amp; Nehemiah  
__Samuel Wells__ (St. Martin-in-the-Fields Anglican Church, London) and __George Sumner__ (Episcopal Diocese of Dallas) on Esther &amp; Daniel  
__Ellen T. Charry__ (Princeton Theological Seminary) on Psalms 1-50  
__Daniel J. Treier__ (Wheaton College) on Proverbs &amp; Ecclesiastes  
__Paul J. Griffiths__ (Duke University) on Song of Songs  
__Robert W. Jenson__ (Center of Theological Inquiry) on Ezekiel  
__Phillip Cary__ (Eastern University) on Jonah  
__Stanley Hauerwas__ (Duke Divinity School) on Matthew  
__David Lyle Jeffrey__ (Baylor University) on Luke  
__Jaroslav Pelikan__ (Yale University) on Acts  
__Christopher R. Seitz__ (Wycliffe College, University of Toronto) on Colossians  
__Risto Saarinen__ (University of Helsinki) on the Pastoral Epistles with Philemon &amp; Jude  
__Douglas Harink__ (The King's University College) on 1 &amp; 2 Peter  
__Joseph L. Mangina__ (Wycliffe College, University of Toronto) on Revelation

Exodus recounts the origins of ancient Israel, but it is also a book of religious symbols. How should it be interpreted, especially in light of modern historical-critical study? In this addition to an acclaimed series, a respected scholar offers a theological reading of Exodus that highlights Aquinas's interpretations of the text. As with other volumes in the series, this commentary is ideal for those called to ministry, serving as a rich resource for preachers, teachers, students, and study groups.

A respected scholar offers a theological reading of Exodus in this addition to the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible.

White, Thomas Joseph OP

Cover

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Epigraph

Series Preface

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations

Introduction

1. Deliverance from Egypt

2. Wilderness

3. Covenant

4. Cultic Rituals

5. Fall and Eschatological Restoration

Epilogue

Coda

Bibliography

Subject Index

Name Index

Scripture Index

Back Cover

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