"Written for the lay reader, this pastoral commentary on the Epistle to the Romans offers a clear explanation of the Apostle Paul's influential and controversial letter." "By using quotations from the church fathers, and hymns and texts from the Orthodox liturgical services, the author supplies deeper and broader contexts for familiar biblical verses. Appropriate for personal and group biblical study and for spiritual guidance and edification, this volume also serves as a useful aid to pastors for homiletic preparation."--BOOK JACKET.