Peter O'Brien (theologian)

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O'Brien, Peter T. (1971). Introductory Thanksgivings in the Letters of Paul. Supplements to Novum Testamentum. Vol. 49. Leiden: E.J. Brill. ISBN   978-9-0040-5265-9. OCLC   3659484.
  • (1982). Colossians - Philemon. Word Biblical Commentary. Vol. 44. Waco, TX: Word Books. ISBN   978-0-8499-0243-7. OCLC   8884681.
  • (1991). The Epistle to the Philippians: a commentary on the Greek text. New International Greek Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans. ISBN   978-0-802-82392-2. OCLC   24218057.
  • (1995). Gospel and Mission in the Writings of Paul: an exegetical and theological analysis. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic. ISBN   978-0-801-02052-0. OCLC   32393340.
  • (1999). The Letter to the Ephesians. Pillar New Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans. ISBN   978-0-802-83736-3. OCLC   41932429.
  • ; Köstenberger, Andreas J. (2001). Salvation to the Ends of the Earth: a biblical theology of mission. New Studies in Biblical Theology. Vol. 11. Leicester, England & Downers Grove, IL: Apollos & InterVarsity Press. ISBN   978-0-851-11519-1. OCLC   46343082.
  • ; Carson, D. A.; Seifrid, Mark A., eds. (2001). Justification and Variegated Nomism: Vol 1: The Complexities of Second Temple Judaism. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic. ISBN   978-0-801-02272-2. OCLC   47838604.
  • ; Carson, D. A.; Seifrid, Mark A., eds. (2004). Justification and Variegated Nomism: Vol 2: The Paradoxes of Paul. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic. ISBN   978-0-801-02741-3. OCLC   47838604.
  • (2010). The Letter to the Hebrews. Pillar New Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans. ISBN   978-0-802-83729-5. OCLC   460935726.
  • (2016). God Has Spoken in His Son: a biblical theology of Hebrews. New Studies in Biblical Theology. Vol. 39. Leicester, England & Downers Grove, IL: Apollos & InterVarsity Press. ISBN   978-0-8308-2640-7.
  • Chapters

    • (1996). "Contemporary challenges to the doctrine of justification by faith". In Gibson, R. J. (ed.). Justification and Christian Assurance. Explorations. Vol. 10. Adelaide: OpenBook. pp. 1–25.

    Articles

    • (1987). "Romans 8:26, 27. A Revolutionary Approach to Prayer?". Reformed Theological Review . 46: 65–73.
    • (1991). "Divine Provision for our Needs. Assurances from Philippians 4". Reformed Theological Review. 50: 21–29.
    • (1994). "Divine Analysis and Comprehensive Solution: Some Priorities from Ephesians 2". Reformed Theological Review. 53: 130–142.
    • (1997). "The New Testament and Psalms: An Inclusive Version". Churchman . 111: 58–61.
    • (1999). "Mission, Witness and the Coming of the Spirit". Bulletin for Biblical Research . 9: 203–214. doi:10.2307/26422238. JSTOR   26422238.

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    Peter Thomas O'Brien
    Born (1935-11-06) 6 November 1935 (age 88)
    NationalityAustralian
    Occupation(s) New Testament scholar and Biblical commentator
    Children4
    Academic background
    Education Moore Theological College, University of Manchester
    Doctoral advisorProfessor F. F. Bruce