Peake's Commentary on the Bible [Paperback]

M. Black (Editor), H.H. Rowley (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415263557 | ISBN-13: 978-0415263559 | Publication Date: August 1, 2001 | Edition: 1

Now available in paperback, this classic commentary, drawing on the expertise of over sixty scholars, gives students of the Bible a thorough grounding in the origin and meaning of all the books of the Bible.
Special attention is given to how the teaching of Scripture has been affected by archaeology, more accurate translations of the text, and the discovery of new manuscripts.
The General Editors had the help of over sixty contributors, each being an expert in his own subject, They are representative of every branch of the Prostestant Church in Europe and America. This Commentary is based on the revised Standard Version of the Bible.
Key Features include:
32 special introductory articles
Full bibliographies and an extensive index
62 contributors
Over 1000 double column pages
16 maps in full colour

Editorial Reviews

Review

The book should probably be included in every serious biblical library..
–The Bible Today,, May 2002 --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1144 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (August 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415263557
• ISBN-13: 978-0415263559
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.2 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,824,958 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Grest Work!, May 18, 2006

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Jacob Gluck (Lakewood, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Peake's Commentary on the Bible (Paperback)

Peake's Commentary makes many textual corrections, usually siding with the LXX. An explanation of the meaning and theme of each chapter is given, which is very useful. One thing that I don't like is his adherence to the "Heilgsechicte" (salvation history) theory on the book of Genesis. Overall, however, this is an excellent, very original work. He does not try to placate the church or defend old erroneous interpretations. On the negative side the print is too small and the sentences are sometimes too long and the English somewhat outdated such as the spelling of "aetiological".

8 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Very Best, January 6, 2000

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Gary W Dundas (England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Peake's Commentary on the Bible (Hardcover)

This is one of the finest works of its kind and is a must for the student. It is probably something that your Grandad treasured and will be treasured by your Grandchildren.