The New American Commentary Volume 7 - 1, 2 Samuel [Hardcover]

Robert D. Bergen (Author)

Book Description

Series: New American Commentary | Publication Date: December 13, 1996

THE NEW AMERICAN COMMENTARY is for the minister or Bible student who wants to understand and expound the Scriptures. Notable features include: * commentary based on THE NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION; * the NIV text printed in the body of the commentary; * sound scholarly methodology that reflects capable research in the original languages; * interpretation that emphasizes the theological unity of each book and of Scripture as a whole; * readable and applicable exposition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 512 pages
• Publisher: Holman Reference (December 13, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805401075
• ISBN-13: 978-0805401073
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #250,082 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scholarly, Accessible, Exciting, May 24, 2000

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This review is from: The New American Commentary Volume 7 - 1, 2 Samuel (Hardcover)

This is an excellent commentary by the author of 'Biblical Hebrew and Discourse Linguistics.' This commentary demonstrates how the application of the discipline of linguistics can contribute to an understanding of the Old Testamtent. The commentary also excels in placing the contents of these Old Testament books within a Biblical Theology; it is sensitive to placing their contents within the context of an unfolding revelation. This commentary also proves that a scholarly commentary does not have to be difficult to read. While some commentaries are boring and dry as dust, this one is fun and exciting.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most exciting commentary for 1,2 Samuel, May 11, 2006

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This review is from: The New American Commentary Volume 7 - 1, 2 Samuel (Hardcover)

This commentary is a beautiful and interesting verse by verse exposition of 1 and 2 Samuel. Bergen's insights into the text are greater by far than anyone else I have read. Furthermore, he links the text to other parts of the canon of scripture that express similar or contrasting ideas. As an example, I like how he pointed out in 1 Samuel chapter one that Hannah took her barrenness to the Lord in prayer in contrast to Abram and Sarai's machinations and manmade attempts to solve the problem of her barrenness (Genesis 16).

I have been preparing sermons for over ten years, and if I had only one book on these books, this would be the one.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very well done, April 11, 2003

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Doug J (Solon, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The New American Commentary Volume 7 - 1, 2 Samuel (Hardcover)

This commentary is one of my favorites. The scholarship is excellent, treatment is even-handed, and the writing style is fluid and easy to digest. I suppose the account of Israel's first kings makes for a particularly interesting study to begin with, but Bergen leads the reader through the text well. I highly recommend this book.