About Galatians (Volume 41): This commentary is based on the Greek text but is still accessible to those who are not proficient in Greek. It is particularly strong on the Jewish roots of the Galatian debate. About this Series: The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our […]

About Leviticus (Volume 04): Although it is at the heart of the Pentateuch, the book of Leviticus is sometimes dismissed as dry and legalistic material with little relevance to modern religious concerns. But in this commentary Dr. John Hartley perceives that the message of Leviticus–the significance of pure worship and holy living–is also the heart […]

About Micah-Malachi (Volume 32): In this commentary, Dr. Ralph Smith explains the book’s original setting and primary meaning of the language as the prophets warn and rebuke, praise and offer flashes of hope. Dr. Smith brings to task the scholar’s linguisticability and wide awareness of the historical background as well as the history of biblical […]

About Pastoral Epistles (Volume 46): Regarded as a unique window on early church practices, the Pastoral Epistles are the subject of intense debate concerning their authorship. Drawing on Acts, extrabiblical traditions, and the disputed letters themselves, Mounce marshals impressive evidence to support the placement of these documents within the Pauline corpus. A spirited defense demonstrating […]

About 1 & 2 Thessalonians (Volume 45): In this volume F. F. Bruce sets the Thessalonian epistles against their contemporary background and reflects the skills of a seasoned commentator. This full-scale commentary features separate sections for textual notes, form/structure/setting, comments, and bibliography, making this an ideal commentary for preachers and teachers. About this Series: The […]

About Job 1-20 (Volume 17): Cline’s masterful exposition of Job consistently maintains an alertness to both the windings of its arguments and the theological problem it raises, which is the conflict of faith and experience. Let Cline guide you through what he sees as the “most theologically and intellectually intense book of the Old Testament.” […]

About Joshua – Revised (Volumes 07A, 07B): Trent C. Butler’s excellent commentary on Joshua is updated and revised. This new edition takes into account the most recent scholarly work on the book of Joshua. The commentary includes Butler’s translation of the text, explanatory notes, and commentary to help any professor, student, or pastor with research […]

About 2 Chronicles (Volume 15): Dillard’s commentary on 2 Chronicles is a superb treatment of the book. His analysis of the theological message of the book in the background of its composition in the post-exile period is extremely helpful. Dillard also does a great service by exploring connections to the New Testament. About this Series: […]

About 1 Chronicles (Volume 14): Roddy Braun continues this with his excellent treatment of 1 Chronicles. Braun provides a helpful discussion of all aspects of the book. Good comments on Old Testament theology, exegesis, and good bibliographies contribute to this very good commentary. About this Series: The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical […]

About 1 Peter (Volume 49): First Peter is often neglected as insignificant compared to Paul’s letters. J. Ramsey Michaels in-depth treatment establishes 1 Peter as a major “social tract” written in response to a round of social crises and persecution facing Christians in the first century. The introduction shows how 1 Peter represents a document […]