This straightforward, down-to-earth commentary is ideal for the non-academic. The revised and updated fourth edition is based on the simplicity and clarity of the NIV text. PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION: For fifty years the *New Bible Commentary* has served Bible readers worldwide. This 21st Century Edition builds on the strengths of the previous...
This straightforward, down-to-earth commentary is ideal for the non-academic. The revised and updated fourth edition is based on the simplicity and clarity of the NIV text.
PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION:
For fifty years the *New Bible Commentary* has served Bible readers worldwide. This 21st Century Edition builds on the strengths of the previous three: - a one-volume commentary on the whole Bible by an international team of contributors - general articles on what the Bible is and how to read it - an introduction to each Bible book - commentaries dividing each book into sections for ease of reference
Designed to meet the needs of today, the *New Bible Commentary* is based on the simplicity and clarity of the NIV text, and makes use of recent international scholarship: 80% of the articles are entirely new and the rest have been rewritten. New maps, diagrams, charts and tables illuminate the text, and further reading lists are included with each article.
*"IVP is to be congratulated on producing this edition of the New Bible Commentary. I warmly commend it to all those wanting to understand the Bible in greater depth."* - George Carey, formerly Archbishop of Canterbury
*"The New Bible Commentary offers a clear and concise explanation of the meaning of every book and every passage in the Bible, and all in one volume. It represents decades of sound biblical scholarship made accessible to the 21st century reader. It is an absolute gold mine. Every serious reader of the Bible should own a copy."* - Rev Dr Mark Stibbe, Vicar of St Andrews Church, Chorleywood, UK
1,455 pages, from IVP. -Publisher.
Comprising articles on what the Bible is and how to read it, this text features an introduction to each book and commentaries dividing the text into sections for ease of reference.
This straightforward, down-to-earth commentary is ideal for the non-academic. The revised and updated fourth edition is based on the simplicity and clarity of the NIV text. PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION: For fifty years the *New Bible Commentary* has served Bible readers worldwide. This 21st Century Edition builds on the strengths of the previous...
This straightforward, down-to-earth commentary is ideal for the non-academic. The revised and updated fourth edition is based on the simplicity and clarity of the NIV text.
PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION:
For fifty years the *New Bible Commentary* has served Bible readers worldwide. This 21st Century Edition builds on the strengths of the previous three: - a one-volume commentary on the whole Bible by an international team of contributors - general articles on what the Bible is and how to read it - an introduction to each Bible book - commentaries dividing each book into sections for ease of reference
Designed to meet the needs of today, the *New Bible Commentary* is based on the simplicity and clarity of the NIV text, and makes use of recent international scholarship: 80% of the articles are entirely new and the rest have been rewritten. New maps, diagrams, charts and tables illuminate the text, and further reading lists are included with each article.
*"IVP is to be congratulated on producing this edition of the New Bible Commentary. I warmly commend it to all those wanting to understand the Bible in greater depth."* - George Carey, formerly Archbishop of Canterbury
*"The New Bible Commentary offers a clear and concise explanation of the meaning of every book and every passage in the Bible, and all in one volume. It represents decades of sound biblical scholarship made accessible to the 21st century reader. It is an absolute gold mine. Every serious reader of the Bible should own a copy."* - Rev Dr Mark Stibbe, Vicar of St Andrews Church, Chorleywood, UK
1,455 pages, from IVP. -Publisher.
Comprising articles on what the Bible is and how to read it, this text features an introduction to each book and commentaries dividing the text into sections for ease of reference.
While the entry for each passage is brief, owing to the nature of having a whole bible commentary in one volume, this is overall a very helpful resource. I have found this useful on various occasions when reading difficult passages, or simply wanting to read someone else’s interpretation of a passage to help reflect more deeply upon it. Highly recommended for anyone reading the Bible.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
9 years ago
Great commentary
Helpful when reading the Bible as a theological college student or just for daily devotion.
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Anonymous
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
9 years ago
A great whole-Bible commentary
In reading the previously written reviews you get a pretty good idea of the great things this commentary can provide. For me also, this was the first commentary I owned and has been an invaluable resource as a go-to when I needed some help understanding a passage, and is one I have often bought for or recommended to others. Whilst it is true that it is not as thorough as a single book commentary, there are also some potential benefits of this at times. For example only the bare necessities of a verse or passage are included, so there is potentially less exegesis and discussion of meaning to get lost in when simply trying to get the general gist of the passage. \\r\\n\\r\\nI have been particularly enjoying reading through the Psalms with this commentary recently, Motyer provides such great insight, wisdom and depth in his writings. \\r\\n\\r\\nI highly recommend this as a reference book for anyone who wants to grow with God in understanding His word. \\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n
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Anonymous
I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
9 years ago
Great addition to the bookshelf
Great book to read in accompaniment with a Bible, and particularly the Old Testament. There are two great benefits of this book. Firstly, it highlights what the focus or key thrust of a particular passage or verse is, and so is a great tool for getting a broad and general understanding of a text. Secondly, it explains difficult-to-understand words or phrases, which is always a great help. Invaluable to those who struggle to read their Bible, too.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
9 years ago
an invaluable resource
The bulk of this book contains a running commentary on every book of the Bible. Understandably, each passage is not treated in as much detail as a dedicated commentary. The variety of authors results in a variety of styles. Some books are treated in a section-by-section fashion which look at the general idea and bring out special points. Other books (especially shorter letters) tend to have almost verse-by-verse exposition. Some books such as Mark's Gospel move quite quickly to application to the modern reader, while others focus more on the original meaning. Each book is prefaced with a succinct introduction to the themes, author and background of the book, and a summary of it's structure. Articles on biblical history, literary genres and how to read the Bible are also included. The overall quality of this book makes it incredibly valuable resource for anyone wanting to read their Bibles better.
