New Bible Commentary (Volume 2) (The New Bible Set) by Gordon J. Wenham

Christianity Today Book of the Year Setting the Standard for Evangelical Commentary on Scripture For decades, the New Bible Commentary has set the standard for works of its kind. Inthis fourth edition, this accessible volume brings together many respected scholars to meet the needs of students, teachers and Bible readers, offering 66 solid, concise, evangelical commentaries on each book of the Bible. Commentaryon each book of the Bible includes: passage-by-passage or verse-by-verse commentary based on the New International Version text; introductory material on date, authorship, purpose, key themes, and outlines; and discussions of recent developments in biblical scholarship. In addition, seven articles overview biblical history and types of biblical literature, including the Pentateuch, poetry, the Gospels, the Epistles, and the Apocrypha, and other apocalyptic writings. Read more