Books of Religion / Biblical Commentary / Old Testament / General
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Ecclesiastes: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary
By Choon-Leong SeowGood advice that stands the test of time-those things we all know are true, tips that help us live the good life-we call wisdom. But, one life time is not...
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Isaiah 40-55: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary
By Joseph BlenkinsoppScholars have traditionally isolated three distinct sections of what is known as the Book of Isaiah, and in Isaiah 40—55, distinguished biblical scholar Joseph Blenkinsopp provides a new translation and...
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The Message of Jonah: Presence in the Storm
By Rosemary A. NixonThe 'great fish' has probably made Jonah the best known of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament. The book bearing his name, comprising just 48 verses, has tantalized...
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Sacred Text, Secular Times: The Hebrew Bible in the Modern World
By Philip M. and Ethel Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization. Symposium, Leonard Jay GreenspoonThese 14 papers present a varied exploration of the ways in which the Hebrew Biblie has influenced the modern world, and the ways in which the modern world has influenced...
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Social World of the Hebrew Prophets
By Victor Harold Matthews"Social World of the Hebrew Prophets" is an introduction to the Hebrew Prophets and the social world of which they spoke. Matthews examines ancient Israel s prophets chronologically, providing sketches...
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How to Read the Jewish Bible
By Marc Zvi BrettlerIn his new book, master Bible scholar and teacher Marc Brettler argues that today's contemporary readers can only understand the ancient Hebrew Scripture by knowing more about the culture that...
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Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch
By David Weston Baker, T. Desmond AlexanderPentateuch: In exploring the major themes and issues of the Pentateuch, editors T. Desmond Alexander and David W. Baker, with an international and expert group of scholars, inform and challenge...
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Character and Ideology in the Book of Esther
By Michael V. FoxContends that the Book of Esther's portrayal of Haman, in contrast to that of the other characters, shows that the author chose to examine and denounce the antisemite. Argues that...
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In the Beginning
By Henri Blocher"Curiosity about our beginning continues to haunt the human race. It will not call off the Quest for its origins." The opening chapters of Genesis -- important at any time...
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ספר תהלים
By Hillel DanzigerClear type, simplified translation and inspiring commentary.
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Psalms Through the Centuries
By Susan GillinghamThis is the first of a two-volume bible commentary covering the Psalms and examining the role of these biblical poems throughout Jewish and Christian history. Provides a fascinating introduction...
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Out of the Whirlwind: Creation Theology in the Book of Job
By Kathryn SchifferdeckerThe book of Job is a complex, sophisticated treatment of the problem of undeserved suffering. It is also a sustained meditation on creation, on humanity's place in creation, and on...
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Fair Spoken and Persuading: An Interpretation of Second Isaiah
By Richard J. CliffordWithin the last two hundred years, critical scholarship has come to recognize that Chapters 40-55 of the Book of Isaiah are the work, not of the eighth century Isaiah of...
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The Biblical Account of the Conquest of Canaan
By Yeḥezkel KaufmannYehezkel Kaufman (1889-1963), modern Israel's foremost biblical scholar, composed this monograph in connection with his two volumes of commentary to the Books of Joshua and Judges -- not available in...
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Hosea-Jonah
By Douglas K. StuartThe Book of Job, among the greatest masterpieces of world literature, deserves a commentary alert both to the windings of its arguments and to the massive theological problem it raises:...
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Genesis 1-4: A Linguistic, Literary, and Theological Commentary
By C. John CollinsMuch controversy surrounds the opening chapters of Genesis. They are front-loaded with all manner of vital topics--such as God's work of creating the world and mankind; what it means to...
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Genesis: A Living Conversation
By Bill D. MoyersPeople need stories to make sense of the world--to hold their lives together, and to fasten on to those values that last. The greatest stories are found in the Bible,...
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Isaiah 1-12: A Commentary
By Otto Kaiserhe first edition of this commentary was written in 1960, early in Professor Kaiser's career. Since then, he has also written a commentary on Isaiah 13-39, and his further studies...
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The Book of Job: Commentary, New Translation, and Special Studies
By Robert GordisIn this volume, the dual background of Job, both in Oriental Wisdom and in biblical thought, is set forth. The comples questions concerning the authenticity and integrity of each section...
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A Handbook on Psalms
By Robert G. Bratcher, William David ReyburnVerse-by-verse analysis of Psalms with commentary by recognized biblical translation experts. Focuses on critical words and phrases, explaining accepted interpretations, noting how various translations have handled passages, and explaining the...