Deuteronomy

by Richard D Nelson

Published 30 October 2002
The "Old Testament Library" is a series of commentaries and general studies specifically designed for use by students, ministers and teachers. The series presents a critically informed, theological reading of the Old Testament. This commentary on Deuteronomy clarifies and explains the appropriate units of text, paying careful attention to its historical setting, its literary features and the theological concerns arising from the text.

Joshua

by Richard D Nelson

Published 1 August 1997

The book of Joshua has many textual problemsprimarily differences between the Hebrew and Greek texts. Much of the inconsistency stems from the varied forms of storytelling in the book, including the war narratives, folktales, sermons, and city lists. In this commentary, now available in a new casebound edition, Richard D. Nelson addresses Joshua's textual issues while offering historical, literary, and theological insights.

The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.