New International Bible Commentary

A revision of The New Layman's Commentary, this volume is more than a commentary. With 28 introductory articles and 29 maps, it is an analytical look at the Bible by such outstanding contemporary scholars as Carl Armerding, F.F. Bruce, H.L. Ellison, W.Ward Gasque, W.L.Liefield, D.J.Wiseman, Gerald F. Hawthorne, and J.M Houston.

Helpful insights into the rich background and meaning of the Bible, in a convenient, one-volume commentary. When reading Scripture, it's sometimes easy to get lost in the details, bogged down by all the different stories, lineages, rulers, peoples, numbers, and confusing phrases—specifics that only make sense in context, when we understand the Bible as a whole... A clear and concise companion to the whole Bible, the NIV Bible Study Commentary will provide you with quick, insightful help in understanding the Bible while you're reading it. It's meant to be kept close at hand for reference while you study God's Word, and it will enrich your study. The NIV Bible Study Commentary is perfect for: Anyone looking to grasp a fuller understanding of the Bible and the major themes interwoven throughout its pages. Bible college students, Sunday School teachers, pastors, and ministers wanting a handy reference resource. Those looking for a great gift to celebrate a graduation, birthday, or other milestone event. Arranged according to all sixty-six books of the Bible for ease-of-use, this one-volume commentary provides insights into the history, events, people, and places found in the stories of Scripture. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: John H. Sailhamer is professor of Old Testament at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Brea, California, and was formerly senior professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His other works include An Introduction to Old Testament Theology and The NIV Compact Bible Commentary.

The New International Bible Commentary offers the best of contemporary scholarship in a format that both general readers and serious students can use with profit. Based on the widely used New International Version translation, the NIBC presents careful section-by-section exposition with key terms and phrases highlighted and all Hebrew transliterated. A separate section of notes at the close of each chapter provides additional textual and technical comments. Each commentary also includes a selected bibliography as well as Scripture and subject indexes.

The Understanding the Bible Commentary Series helps readers navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of the Bible. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. The contributors tackle the task of interpretation using the full range of critical methodologies and practices, yet they do so as people of faith who hold the text in the highest regard. Pastors, teachers, and lay people alike will cherish the truth found in this commentary series.

The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.

Plenty of important questions vie for attention in contemporary Lucan scholarship. In this NIBC volume, Craig Evans not only demonstrates a firm grasp of them, but makes them perfectly comprehensible to laypeople. His clear writing and logical explanations lay open both difficult Lucan passages and scholarly arguments about them. This commentary is probably the best popular-level one on Luke's gospel! - from publisher's description.

Modern critical essays discuss each book of the Old and New Testament.