New Bible Commentary by Gordon J Wenham

New Bible Commentary by Gordon J Wenham

Christianity Today Book of the Year

Setting the Standard for Evangelical Commentary on Scripture

For decades, the New Bible Commentary has set the standard for works of its kind. Inthis fourth edition, this accessible volume brings together many respected scholars to meet the needs of students, teachers and Bible readers, offering 66 solid, concise, evangelical commentaries on each book of the Bible.

Commentaryon each book of the Bible includes:

• passage-by-passage or verse-by-verse commentary based on the New International Version text;
• introductory material on date, authorship, purpose, key themes, and outlines; and
• discussions of recent developments in biblical scholarship.

In addition, seven articles overview biblical history and types of biblical literature, including the Pentateuch, poetry, the Gospels, the Epistles, and the Apocrypha, and other apocalyptic writings.

The New Bible Commentary is a classic resource trusted by generations. With contributions from respected evangelical scholars, this one-volume resource provides clear, concise commentary on every book ofthe Bible. The New Bible Commentary remains a trusted and reliable guide for anyone seeking to understand the foundational book of the Christian faith.

J.Alec Motyer was a well-known Old Testament preacher and scholar who lived from 1924 until 2016. He was the principal of Trinity College in Bristol, England, and a well-known Biblical expositor, with vast experience in parish ministry. He was the Old Testament editor of The Bible Speaks Today commentary series, and his writings include The Prophecy of Isaiah.