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Charles Rosenbury Erdman
1866–1960
A longtime Princeton teacher and Presbyterian pastor, he wrote clear, practical Bible commentaries that were meant to help ordinary readers as much as ministers. His work grew out of decades spent preaching, teaching, and serving the wider church.
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The Gospel of Luke, an exposition
by Charles Rosenbury Erdman
About the author
Charles Rosenbury Erdman Sr. was an American Presbyterian minister, biblical commentator, and professor of practical theology at Princeton Theological Seminary. Born in Fayetteville, New York, in 1866, he studied at Princeton University and Princeton Theological Seminary before going into ministry and later joining the seminary faculty.
He became known for writing accessible books on the New Testament and other Christian subjects, with a style aimed at teaching rather than showing off. Readers looking for straightforward, devotional-minded exposition often find his work warm, organized, and easy to follow.
Erdman also played a visible role in Presbyterian church life beyond the classroom. He died in Princeton, New Jersey, in 1960, leaving behind a large body of pastoral and biblical writing that continued to circulate for many years after his death.