New Bible Commentary

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New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition

Information on New Bible Commentary from the publisher:

In recent years there have been many new developments in biblical scholarship, some challenging and some affirming scriptural accounts. This authoritative reference work brings together many of the finest scholars of our day to meet the needs of the church well into the next century.

Description of D.a. Carson, author of New Bible Commentary:

The best one-volume commentary is now even better. Editors D.A. Carson, R.T. France, J.A. Motyer, and G.J. Wenham have compiled a completely revised edition from the original New Bible Commentary (1953) and the first revision (1970). The New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition offers laypeople and teachers a clear, understandable explanation and application of all sixty-six books in the Bible, along with numerous maps, diagrams, and tables. Seven new introductory articles have been added as an overview of biblical history and types of biblical literature. They include:Approaching the Bible, by Donald CarsonBiblical History, by Gordon McConvilleThe Pentateuch, by Gordon WenhamPoetry in the Bible, by Philip Jensen Apocrypha and Apocalyptic, by Roger Beckwith Reading the Gospels, by R.T. France Reading the Epistles, by Donald Carson Contributors include: T. Desmond Alexander, George R. Beasley-Murray, Donald Carson, Richard T. France, Donald Guthrie, Gordon P. Hugenberger, Philip A. Jensen, J.A. Motyer, Moisés Silva, Douglas Stuart, Gordon J. Wenham, and others. For a full listing click here.Overview of the New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition: Theologically moderate/conservative Non-technical (no knowledge of Hebrew, Greek or Aramaic needed)For laypeople and teachersUses the New International Version (NIV) Bible as its English base