Ruth (Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament)
by Daniel I. Block
The Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament serves pastors and teachers by providing them with a careful analysis and interpretation of the biblical text, rooted in a study of the Hebrew text of the Old Testament and intended to track the flow of the argument in each book and passage. Key Features of the Series In our effort to serve pastors and teachers in their study of the text of the Old Testament for ministry, Zondervan has developed a set of distinctive features for this serie...
1 and 2 Kings, 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther (Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary)
by David W. Baker, Daniel I. Block, Daniel Bodi, Eugene E. Carpenter, Mark W. Chavalas, R. Dennis Cole, Izak Cornelius, Paul W. Ferris, Roy Gane, and Duane A. Garrett
An image rich, passage-by-passage commentary that integrates textual and artifactual context from the ancient Near East to inform our understanding and interpretation of the Hebrew Bible—while remaining respectful to the inerrancy of Scripture. Without a deep knowledge of the ancient cultures the Old Testament was born from, we can be tempted to impose our own culture on the text, potentially distorting it. This unique Bible backgrounds commentary examines:The history of the ancient Near East...
Redeemed: Seeing the Messiah in the Book of Ruth Leader Guide (DVD Small Group)
Redeemed: Seeing the Messiah in the Book of Ruth Participant Guide (DVD Small Group)
Author and pastor Craig Groeschel helps you uncover who you really are-a man created in the image of God with a warrior's heart-and how to fight the good fight for what's right. You will find the strength to fight the battles you know you need to fight-the ones that determine the state of your heart, the quality of your marriage, and the spiritual health of your family. Craig will also look at examples from the Bible, including our good buddy Samson. Yep, the dude with the rippling biceps a...
Reconstructing the formative years of the people of Israel is one of the most challenging tasks in Old Testament research. In this regard, the Book of Joshua has been a major focus of scholars for more than a generation. Now Trent C. Butler has addressed the whole range of issues emerging from Joshua, from its earliest narratives, oral and written, to its textual history, both before and after its reception into the canon. Dr. Butler combines his use of the tools of textual and literary analysis...
Thru the Bible Vol. 10: History of Israel (Joshua/Judges) (Thru the Bible, #10)
by Dr J Vernon McGee
Ezra and Nehemiah (The Two Horizons Old Testament Commentary (THOTC))
by David J. Shepherd and Christopher J. H. Wright
The Preacher's Commentary - Vol. 11: Ezra / Nehemiah / Esther (The Preacher's Commentary)
by Mark D. Roberts
Written BY Preachers and Teachers FOR Preachers and Teachers The Preacher's Commentary offers pastors, teachers, and Bible study leaders clear and compelling insights into the Bible that will equip them to understand, apply, and teach the truth in God's Word. Each volume is written by one of today's top scholars, and includes:Innovative ideas for preaching and teaching God's WordVibrant paragraph-by-paragraph expositionImpelling real-life illustrationsInsightful and relevant contemporary appli...
The Preacher's Commentary - Vol. 10: 1 and 2 Chronicles (The Preacher's Commentary, #10)
by Leslie C. Allen
Written BY Preachers and Teachers FOR Preachers and Teachers The Preacher's Commentary offers pastors, teachers, and Bible study leaders clear and compelling insights into the Bible that will equip them to understand, apply, and teach the truth in God's Word. Each volume is written by one of today's top scholars, and includes:Innovative ideas for preaching and teaching God's WordVibrant paragraph-by-paragraph expositionImpelling real-life illustrationsInsightful and relevant contemporary appli...
The Old Testament historical books of 1 and 2 Samuel contain well-known stories about Hannah, Samuel, Saul, David and Absalom, which have been fruitful sources for innumerable Sunday school lessons and some classic oil paintings and musical compositions. Mary Evans engages with these books in the conviction that they are a vital part of God's Word, full of teaching that is dynamically relevant for all Christian believers. Exploring how we should interpret and respond to the stories today is both...
This book spotlights the Old Testament's "supporting cast," the vast array of nameless characters wedged in the margins of biblical stories. Often categorized as literary props or aspects of scenery, these anonymous figures ("laborers," "a creditor," "the crowd," "servants," "elders," "a midwife," etc.) frequently shoulder the burden of a story that is never theirs. Grounded in literary theory, Gina Hens-Piazza sets forth a new taxonomy for these often anonymous characters.
Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther (Expositor's Bible Commentary)
by Edwin Yamauchi and Elaine A. Phillips
The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (Eerdmans Classic Biblical Commentaries)
by F Charles Fensham
The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (New International Commentary on the Old Testament (Nicot))
by Hannah K. Harrington