Casey
Puritan Board Junior
When working through commentaries in preparation to write a sermon, I prefer to start with the Church Fathers (if any available on the book, I have the Schaff set), then Reformers (usually Calvin), then Puritans (usually Matthew Henry), and then a few modern commentaries. This is always helpful to see the progression of the Church's interpretation and gain a better grasp of the meaning of the text.
Honestly, though, I wish there were some medieval commentaries I could include (I have selections from Bernard on the Song of Songs, but that's it), and perhaps other Reformers besides Calvin (I have Luther's introductions, but that's not the same). I don't know Latin so it would have to be in translation.
All I've found is Aquinas online, which I haven't really spent much time looking at, but there are commentaries in his works. I prefer having physical books, but I suppose some of this might be pricey and easier to get from the Internet, though I sometimes wonder about the quality of translations made available for free online.
What are some important, and often referenced, Medieval and Reformation commentaries that are available in English?
Honestly, though, I wish there were some medieval commentaries I could include (I have selections from Bernard on the Song of Songs, but that's it), and perhaps other Reformers besides Calvin (I have Luther's introductions, but that's not the same). I don't know Latin so it would have to be in translation.
All I've found is Aquinas online, which I haven't really spent much time looking at, but there are commentaries in his works. I prefer having physical books, but I suppose some of this might be pricey and easier to get from the Internet, though I sometimes wonder about the quality of translations made available for free online.
What are some important, and often referenced, Medieval and Reformation commentaries that are available in English?