Customer Reviews

The Interpreter's One-Volume Commentary on the Bible

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OK, I haven't exactly read this, one usually does not read a reference book from cover to cover. I have used it to get interpretations of some Bible passages.

The book is divided into four major sections, commentary book by book on the Hebrew Testament, the Apocrypha, and the Christian Testament, and the fourth section, General Articles. There are also brief sections including a Chronology, Maps, and Indexes.

The commentary is interesting, most of the contributors seem to take care in differentiating between what is know historically and what is a matter of belief or tradition.

It loses one star for timeliness, this edition is 30 years old. Will there be a 21st century edition, incorporation the last generation of archeological finds?

Excellent reference companion for anyone studying the bible. A good balance of historical and theological commentary from a more academic point of view. Although it is rather old at this point, it still excedes most commentaries published today in terms of providing accurate and informative information, leaving the reader examine the facts and make their own decisions.

This comentary is full of details and facts, but that is countered by its generally liberal/modernist bent, so it ought not be used as a primary research tool, unless that perspective is what is desired.

I have used this commentary extensively in both seminary work and in the preparation of sermons and in the teaching of bible study classes. In my opinion is is one of the best commentaries available.

This reference book was received as promised. The seller was correct in his description and I'm happy to add the book to my collection. Domestic use of DHL is a poor choice these days because they no longer serve the U.S. market. Delivery time is lengthened when all domestic packages get routed to Kentucky where they are passed to the USPS. The tracking trail stops and you cross your fingers that your package will be dropped on your doorstep at some point by your postman .

What I wanted, better then the condition stated, and fast. Order from these people.