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WBC: Daniel (Word Biblical Commentary): WBC: Volume 30
- Pub ID: WBC-Daniel
- / Publisher: Zondervan
- / Publish Date: January 1, 1996
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About Daniel (Volume 30): This volume shows how the book of Daniel develops along two major themes: the exploits of Daniel and his friends as members of the royal court, and the revelations of the future given to Daniel. Goldingay holds that the prophecies had immediate meaning for the Jews and were not intended to […]
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WBC: Judges (Word Biblical Commentary): WBC: Volume 08
- Pub ID: WBC-Judges
- / Publisher: Zondervan
- / Publish Date: January 1, 2009
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About Judges (Volume 08): Biblical scholar Trent C. Butler offers a critical and theological reading of Judges that de-emphasizes authorship issues and argues for an earlier date of composition than previously established. Discusses Judges as a reversal of the structure and achievements outlined in Joshua; reveals major characters as heroes and failures; and wrestles with […]
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WBC: Exodus (Word Biblical Commentary): WBC: Volume 03
- Pub ID: WBC-Exodus
- / Publisher: Zondervan
- / Publish Date: January 1, 1987
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About Exodus (Volume 03): This volume on Exodus by Durham begins with the text and historicity of the book as well as a discussion of past commentaries on this text. This book contains a good bibliography of commentaries and related works. The following commentary discusses the events of Exodus as well as the language and […]
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WBC: Numbers (Word Biblical Commentary): WBC: Volume 05
- Pub ID: WBC-Numbers
- / Publisher: Zondervan
- / Publish Date: January 1, 1984
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About Numbers (Volume 05): This volume on Numbers by Philip Budd begins with an introduction which includes articles on authorship, origins and geneologies of tribal leaders in the ancient near east. The structure and setting of the book is also discussed. The commentary itself is section by section, drawing out the linguistic, structural and theological […]
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WBC: Hosea-Jonah (Word Biblical Commentary): WBC: Volume 31
- Pub ID: WBC-Hos-Jonah
- / Publisher: Zondervan
- / Publish Date: January 1, 1988
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About Hosea-Jonah (Volume 31): One of the finer commentaries in the set, Tremper Longman has this to say about it: “This is one of the best recent commentaries on the minor prophets. It is a must-buy for everyone who is preaching on these books. It is intelligently conservative and emphasizes theology without ignoring the other […]
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WBC: Proverbs (Word Biblical Commentary): WBC: Volume 22
- Pub ID: WBC-Proverbs
- / Publisher: Zondervan
- / Publish Date: January 1, 1998
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About Proverbs (Volume 22): A well-respected scholar, Murphy has written extensively on wisdom literature. He brings his mature reflections to bear on these oft-quoted passages. Quite conversant with the extensive secondary literature, he also compares Proverbs’ teachings to that of neighboring Near Eastern cultures. About this Series: The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in […]
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WBC: Deuteronomy 1:1–21:9 (2nd Ed.) and 21:10–34:12 (Word Biblical Commentary): WBC: Volumes 06A (2nd Ed.) and 06B
- Pub ID: WBC-Deut
- / Publisher: Zondervan
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About Deuteronomy 1:1-21:9 – 2nd Edition (Volume 06a) and Deuteronomy 21:10-34:12 (Volume 06b): The book of Deuteronomy has been studied as a compilation of three sermons followed by three appendices. In this new study, Dr. Christensen posits, “Deuteronomy is best explained as a didactic poem, composed to be recited publicly to music in ancient Israel […]
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WBC: Ecclesiastes (Word Biblical Commentary): WBC: Volume 23A
- Pub ID: WBC-Eccles
- / Publisher: Zondervan
- / Publish Date: January 1, 1992
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About Ecclesiastes (Volume 23a): Like no other biblical book, Ecclesiastes presents a vivid depiction of earthly struggle and human experience. Renowned wisdom literature expert Murphy’s worthy contribution to an acclaimed series methodically explores Qoheleth’s sometimes enigmatic pronouncements. Offering fresh translation and thorough textual, linguistic, structural, and theological analysis, he illuminates passages that have perplexed interpreters […]
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WBC: James (Word Biblical Commentary): WBC: Volume 48
- Pub ID: WBC-James
- / Publisher: Zondervan
- / Publish Date: January 1, 1988
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About James (Volume 48): In this volume in the Word Biblical Commentary, Ralph Martin contributes to our understanding of faith and works, salvation and ethics, gospel and law. Grappling first with the letter’s authorship, Martin argues that the epistle is the application of James’ practical teaching to a later dispute in ancient Syria when Jewish […]
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WBC: Ephesians (Word Biblical Commentary): WBC: Volume 42
- Pub ID: WBC-Ephesians
- / Publisher: Zondervan
- / Publish Date: January 1, 1990
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About Ephesians (Volume 42): In this full-length critical commentary on the Greek text of Ephesians, Andrew Lincoln offers new ways of appreciating this great epistle. Showing recent advances in linguistic, historical, social, literal and theological understanding of Ephesians, Dr. Lincoln offers detailed exegesis and overviews that seek to reveal the theology and ethics of the […]