FREDERICK DALE BRUNER's The Gospel of John: A
commentary is a volume of more than 1200 pages for serious
students and teachers. Bruner, an American New Testament scholar
now in his eighties, offers his own interpretation (and
translation), but also concludes each large section with an
overview of interpretations by theologians from Augustine to
Westcott by way of Aquinas, Luther, and Calvin, and does not ignore
more recent scholarship (Eerdmans/Alban, £49.99 (£45);
978-0-8028-6635-6).
In Dying to Live, John Churcher, who describes
himself as a progressive Christian, explores St Mark's Gospel,
chapter by chapter. He wants his readers to encounter a Jesus freed
from the dogma and doctrines that have become church tradition
(Circle Books, £12.99 (£11.70); 978-1-84694-715-5).