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New International Commentary on the New Testament

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The New International Commentary on the New Testament (or NICNT) is a series of commentaries in English on the text of the New Testament in Greek. It is published by the William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company. The current series editor is Joel B. Green.

The NICNT covers all 27 books of the New Testament with the exceptions of 2 Peter and Jude.

Volumes

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Physical Parameters

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The original hardcover editions published during the 1950s through c. 1991 were characterized by a distinctive dark blue cloth binding with a scarlet field and gold lettering on the spine, and the individual volumes were approximately 5.675 inches (14.41 cm) in width, 8.75 inches (22.2 cm) in height, and of variable thickness. Beginning in the early-to-mid 1990s, the hardback editions (including revised and/or second editions) have been characterized by a light-tan cloth binding with crimson lettering on the spine, and the individual volumes are approximately 6.25 inches (15.9 cm) in width, 9.5 inches (24 cm) in height, and of variable thickness.

Reception

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Christianity Today magazine included this commentary in a list of the more significant publications and achievements of Evangelicalism in the latter half of the 20th century.[1]

When evangelical scholars and pastor-theologians list their most recommended commentaries on each book of the Bible, the NIC volumes nearly always occur within the top five and are often the number one recommendation.[1]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Nicole, Roger (September 16, 1996). "What Evangelicalism Has Accomplished". Christianity Today. p. 2. Archived from the original on 2009-02-18. Retrieved January 26, 2012.

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