“The Lutheran Study Bible displays a remarkable array of virtues: translation notes, a running chronology, and extensive cross references. Noteworthy among its many strengths are: first, significant theological commentary and reflection that draws on the entire history of interpretation with special place given to Lutheran hermeneutical perspectives [that] will enrich every reader’s reflection on the meaning of the Biblical text for their life; secondly, the careful and faithful historical discussions place the Biblical text within its classical setting while noting, but not unduly engaging, alternative theories of dates and authorship. In a word, The Lutheran Study Bible keeps the text and its message before the reader by ordering related issues such as authorship and date as servants of the text rather than distractions. The result: the Christ-centered character of the Sacred Scriptures is everywhere on display. That is the greatest virtue of all.”

Rev. Dr. Dean O. Wenthe

President, Concordia Theological Seminary

Fort Wayne, Indiana