Richard N. Longenecker (1930–2021) was a distinguished New Testament scholar who taught for many years at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. He was the author of numerous books, including Paul, Apostle of Liberty; The Christology of Early Jewish Christianity; New Testament Social Ethics for Today; Introducing Romans: Critical Issues in Paul's Most Famous Letter, and the New International Greek Testament Commentary volume on Romans.

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W. Ward Gasque
"Longenecker's exposition of the major contours of New Testament social ethics is nothing less than brilliant. I heartily commend this book to all who seek to take God's Word seriously."

Gordon D. Fee
"A stimulating, provocative book. Longenecker offers a clear hermeneutical alternative within an evangelical framework that should elicit considerable discussion."

David M. Scholer
"It is refreshing to read Richard Longenecker's thoughtful book. He is to be commended for his forthright struggle with the unavoidable hermeneutical issues and for his 'developmental' hermeneutic."

C. F. D. Moule
"Longenecker's clarity, his grasp of the issues, and his firm and moderate handling of a controversial theme are much to be welcomed."