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New Bible Commentary (Volume 2) (The New Bible Set) Hardcover – Special Edition, April 27, 1994

by Gordon J. Wenham (Editor), J. Alec Motyer (Editor), D.A. Carson (Editor),
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    April 27, 1994
  6. Dimensions
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  7. ISBN-10
    0830814426
  8. ISBN-13
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During its 40-year history, this work has established a reputation as a leading single-volume Bible commentary representing the evangelical perspective. However, the last edition was published nearly a quarter-century ago. Around 75 percent of the current edition is completely new, and the rest is thoroughly revised. Not only are the contents fresh, but so are most of the contributors, who represent some of the best-known evangelical scholars of the current generation. The commentaries emphasize the final form of the texts rather than the sources that may underlie them. Matters such as authorship, date, and sources are dealt with at the beginning of each commentary. Additionally, information on biblical history and the different literary genres (with the peculiar exception of prophecy) is presented in the introductory articles throughout the volume. This revised edition should be on library shelves alongside Harper's Bible Commentary and The New Jerome Biblical Commentary as a conservative complement to them. Recommended for public and academic libraries.
Craig W. Beard, Univ. of Alabama Lib., Birmingham
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"For many years I recommended the old New Bible Commentary as the best of its kind on the market. I expect to find myself saying the same of this new work that replaces it." -- J. I. Packer, author of Knowing God

"The 21st century edition of the New Bible Commentary will prove as valuable to the rising generations as its predecessors did to those of us who are older." -- D. Stuart Briscoe, author and pastor

"IVP is to be congratulated on producing this new edition of the New Bible Commentary. I warmly commend it to all those wanting to understand the Bible in greater depth." -- George Carey, former Archbishop of Canterbury

"An excellent study guide for anyone who wants to take Scripture seriously. The New Bible Commentary allows its users to read Scripture in some of the best company currently available. A book which will seriously enrich its readers' faith and understanding." -- Alister E. McGrath, King's College, London

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ IVP Academic; Revised, Fourth edition (April 27, 1994)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 1468 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0830814426
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0830814428
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.85 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 2.8 x 9 inches
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Average Joe
5.0 out of 5 stars Clear concise evangelical commentary that addresses today's issues and is also well made and well printed. Best NBC yet!
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The New Bible Commentary 21st Century Edition: Although my new copy arrived from Amazon with bent corners due to poor packing (no padding whatsoever) the volume itself is noteworthy. The materials: the paper is thin but very high contrast. The text is easy to read and nicely printed. Another nice surprise is the volume is sewn bound (i.e. whip stitching) and so lays flat and seems very sturdy. The size of the book is not cumbersome to hold and looks great displayed next to the New Bible Dictionary also from IVP. Over the years I have enjoyed the fine evangelical scholarship of previous versions of this volume and this edition seems even better. The book includes fine informative commentary on each of the 66 books of the Bible. It has honest orthodox articles that truthfully deal with modern issues on each major section of the Bible that make this edition even better. I tell myself I am a Bible student majoring in New Testament and as a serious layman (who is trying to learn New Testament Greek) I can honestly say this new edition will be an even better study aid than the previous versions (and I really liked those!). To serious Bible students everywhere this book lives up to its jacket descriptions. A++ and thanks to IVP for another helpful Bible tool.
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My husband has taught Sunday School for many years, and often creates his own lessons. He would tend to sign out a volume of Bible Commentary from the Christian college where he taught, but would end up wading through page after page of information to find what he only needed for a one-hour class. He absolutely loves this commentary, and says it provides the right depth for creating Sunday School lessons, without having to wade through an unnecessary depth (and volume) of material. He also finds the insights and explanations in this commentary very helpful. One of the best Christmas gifts I've gotten for him!
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Not much of a commentary guy, but aides in making sure I'm going the right direction with personal study. I also appreciate the notes on literary styles like poetic pantameter, chiasmus, and idioms. Definitely my go to!
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best one volume bible commentaries
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I have nearly all one volume Bible commentaries, you name it, I have it!!!!. I am a real Bible commentary lover. In my opinion, this is one of the best one volume Bible commentaries that I have had. It contains more detail and it is much easier to read and be digested than any other one volume commentaries. Only one drawback is that there are only a few technical terms (Hebrew and Greek )that sometime we need to know more what the original words seem to speak for. If you can have only one or two one volume commentaries, you may try this very one and the KJ Bible Commentary. I think King James Bible Commentary will be the best one volume commentary that you will ever find in the market!!!!
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I am a Pastor and have a Master's Degree and Doctorate. For my personal study, I use this commentary and have bought it for 2 people (laypeople) for their personal study. It explains so much and yet is to the point more often than not. It is the best out there if you want just one commentary for Bible Study/Sunday School prep. Personally, it is way below what a Pastor will use for full blown Bible Study. Professors would be bored with it. But for most church people, this book should be on their shelf. If you have a High School Diploma, you should be able to understand it. Not for youth, unless they are deep or exceptional. Then, they would really benefit from it too. Just my opinion to help you, dear friend of the Bible!
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4.0 out of 5 stars good one volume commentary
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I needed a one volume commentary for brief references. This commentary fills the bill. It is concise, as it has to be, but it covers most important points. I would highly recommend for someone needing a one volume commentary on the entire Bible.
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This is a great commentary for someone starting out in studying the Bible. (Much better than, say, the Bible Knowledge Commentary or Wycliffe.) The introductory article "Approaching the Bible" is a must read for all Christians, young and old alike. Donald Carson is an erudite scholar who has a tremendous ability to bring material from the seminary classroom to laypeople avoiding both overly technical language and a condescending attitude. He is truly a gifted teacher.

I have a pretty decent library of commentaries. My approach to the Bible is conservative, although I do read and benefit from commentaries outside of this discipline. I have given this commentary as a gift a number of times to new believers, and recommend it highly.
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