This momumental study of Ephesians takes in a very wide view of most of what has been published to date on this fascinating and powerful tscripture. Clinton Arnold starts by sketching in the main features of the letter, its readership, the locality at the time and some of those who find difficulty with the authorship. He takes one view that is interesting as he develops the theme in the detail that follows. This is a very helpful and emminently readable commentary for those wanting a little more detail that just plain description. By referring constantly to the Greek text he is using (There are variants to the texts available on line) he takes us through the grammar and structure of the text with some clear helpful notes on the possible meanings and how that applied at the time. He also helpfully does have a faith which he expounds in brief theological bursts at the end of each section. While Ernest Best is the ultimate authority on this text Clinton Arnold with his firm rebuttals regarding authorship and purpose argues his case well. I have found this book invaluable in preparing both sermons and Bible Study courses and read it thoroughly whenever returning to this wonderful letter. The point of a detailed commentary is not to agree with every word but to set one off on one's own journey of discovery. Scripture is living with the Spirit of God. Clinton Arnold in his clear notes helps us to examine the text from the inside as well as the outside. This book has certainly extended my knowledge of this letter and even some commentaries written after do not live up to the level of this one. Any serious student of the Bible should certainly find this a most helpful addition to their bookshelves.