Bishop Klaiber is an ideal candidate for tackling Paul's signature (and in many ways most difficult) letter. He has the background in theological reflection necessary to grasp Paul's presentation of his gospel in its fullest statement, having written several books (in English, at least) on the topic of biblical theology. He has the credentials of a New Testament researcher and the long experience of a professor of New Testament to engage the biblical text in its contexts using all the exegetical skills available to neutestamentliche Wissenschaft and to critically engage the secondary literature. Finally, he has the long pastoral experience, including the experience of oversight of many churches throughout his homeland, that keeps his own commentary aligned with what was most on Paul's heart as well -- the growth of the churches, both in terms of appropriating more deeply their theological heritage and ethical obligations and in terms of growing in mission to the world. Dr. Klaiber has not set out to add another critical commentary to the dusty shelves of theological libraries to be read by a hundred other scholars, but to put the wealth of scholarship on Romans in the hands and at the disposal of Christian pastors and laity so as to enrich their understanding of their faith and of the challenge of their calling. He presents a more or less 'consensus' appropach to Romans rather than using this ecclesiastical tool as a platform for more idiosyncratic readings. It is a rich engagement of the text and a reliable guide to the terrain of this pillar of the Pauline corpus.