Archbishop Averky's commentaries on the New Testament have become standard textbooks in Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary and have been published in Russia to widespread acclaim. They are an indispensable addition to the library of every student of the New Testament.
Discussion of each New Testament book is preceded by an analysis of the authorship, time and place of composition, and major themes within. The author's approach is thoroughly patristic, constantly turning to the Church Fathers for the elucidation of one or another particular verse, especially to the commentaries and expositions of St John Chrysostom, Blessed Theophylact of Ochrid, Blessed Theodoret of Cyrus, and most particularly to the voluminous Scriptural commentaries of St Theophan the Recluse. The commentary has been copiously annotated with citations to primary sources, which did not appear in the original text.
Volume I, The Four Gospels - 330 pp.
Volume II, The Acts of the Apostles - 128 pp.
Volume III, The Epistles and the Apocalypse - 368 pp.
All volumes are hardcover
The content of this book, which is what matters most, is excellent, but I find the way the book is bound very odd and not very pleasing. These are large, thin volumes with shiny covers that remind one of an elementary school text book. I hope the publisher reconsiders how the book is bound and printed. It's not pleasant to read or use in this format.
Commentary on the Holy Scriptures of the New Testament (3 Volume Set)
