Ruth and Esther (The Story Of God Bible Commentary Series)

Publisher Description

:A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story. Its story-centric approach is ideal for pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, and laypeople alike.

Three easy-to-use sections designed to help readers live out God's story:

• LISTEN to the Story: Includes complete NIV text with references to other texts at work in each passage, encouraging the reader to hear it within the Bible's grand story
• EXPLAIN the Story: Explores and illuminates each text as embedded in its canonical and historical setting
• LIVE the Story: Reflects on how each text can be lived today and includes contemporary stories and illustrations to aid preachers, teachers, and students

Praise for SGBC:

"Opens up the biblical story in ways that move us to act." - Darrell L. Bock

"It makes the text sing and helps us hear the story afresh." - John Ortberg

"This commentary breaks new ground." - Craig L. Blomberg