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Preaching's Preacher's Guide to the Best Bible Reference
An Expansive Old Testament Resource You Can Trust
How can we account for the "Book of the Law" suddenly being discovered during Josiah's renovation of the temple (2 Chron 34:14)? We know from Egypt and Mesopotamia that it was common to seal important documents--including theological documents--in the masonry or foundations of a palace or temple in order to inform a future king who might undertake restoration of the building.
What might the psalmist have had in mind when praising God for removing our transgressions "as far as the east is from the west" (Ps 103:12)? In an Egyptian hymn to Amun-Re, the deity is praised for his judgment of the guilty. As a result of the god's discernment the guilty are assigned to the east and the righteous to the west.
What is meant by God "weighing the heart" (Prov 21:2)? In Egyptian religious tradition we find the notion of the dead being judged before the gods. As the soul is examined, the dead person's heart is weighed in a scale against a feather symbolizing Truth. If the answers are correct and the heart does not outweigh the feather, the soul may enter the realm of everlasting life.
The narratives, genealogies, laws, poetry, proverbs and prophecies of the Old Testament are deeply rooted in history. Archaeologists, historians and social scientists have greatly advanced our knowledge of the ancient world of the Bible. When we illuminate the stories of Abraham or David, the imagery of the Psalms or Proverbs, or the prophecies of Isaiah or Jeremiah with this backlight of culture and history, these texts spring to new life. The unique commentary joins The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament in providing historical, social and cultural background for each passage of the Old Testament. From Genesis through Malachi, this single volume gathers and condenses an abundance of specialized knowledge--making it available and accessible to ordinary readers of the Old Testament. Expert scholars John Walton, Victor Matthews and Mark Chavalas have included along with the fruits of their research and collaboration
a glossary of historical terms, ancient peoples, texts and inscriptionsmaps and charts of important historical resourcesexpanded explanations of significant background issuesintroductory essays on each book of the Old Testament
The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament will enrich your experience of the Old Testament--and your teaching and preaching from Scripture--in a way that no other commentary can do.
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Publisher : IVP Academic (November 8, 2012)
Language : English
Hardcover : 832 pages
ISBN-10 : 0830814191
ISBN-13 : 978-0830814190
Item Weight : 2.7 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 2.3 x 9 inches
Reviewer: Cirella Regua
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Commentary
Review: All should have this book on their shelf
Reviewer: Ruben Hernandez
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent book
Review: Without a doubt an excellent book, which shows a historical and cultural perspective of the biblical passages of the Old Testament. I only have one complaint, and it has to do with the chapter of Isaiah 53, since the comment in that chapter, in my view and understanding, has nothing to do with what Isaiah is talking about, so instead of clarifying that chapter, for me it was quite confusing. In itself, the book is very good, you don't have to agree with all the interpretation written there, but without a doubt there is very good information.
Reviewer: Dale Smith
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: but filled with excellent comments that explain how Bible passages are better understood ...
Review: A volume from a library of reference works from Intervarsity Press (IVP), this offers a general overview of the background against the Old Testament was lived out and written. Not technical, but filled with excellent comments that explain how Bible passages are better understood with a bit of knowledge of the background panorama against which events took place or daily customs were practiced and were the subject of Biblical writing. Highly recommended. (There is also a volume for the NT which is equally recommended.)
Reviewer: Ramon Antonio
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A really useful and commendable commentary
Review: I favor the use of commentaries when studying Bible passages as a means to dig deeper into the meaning of the Scripture through the times and then ease my understanding of the personal message in it for me. This excellent commentary is clearly organized and well focused on the hundreds of phrases subject to analysis. The inclusion of many carefully chosen mega themes is very welcome and are very pertinently located within the books. Overall, this commentary will definitely help the student, the curious, the reader, the seeker of meditation and the devout to hear the Word of God and gain a fresh insight of possibilities and understanding.
Reviewer: Alexis
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: ¡Excelente!
Review: Excelente comentario sobre el trasfondo cultura bÃblico. Muy detallado, muy informativo y demasiado útil. 100% recomendado. Si sabes inglés, cómpralo a ojos cerrados, que no te vas a arrepentir.
Reviewer: Maryann Krissel
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Pages are all upside down and backwards.
Review: This commentary looks amazing and I am very excited to use it for further Bible study. I am disappointed the entire inside of the book is completely backwards from title page all the way through to the topical index. I assume the cardboard cover was glued on upside down. I can turn it wrong side up and then the inside is correct. I know this doesnât change the actual text, so I will keep it, though it does bother me it is upside down.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I love this book it such a great resource in showing ...
Review: I love this book it such a great resource in showing the background for each verse. With having the verse in context and well as the introductions to each book of the bible. It helps me in writing articles on BibleDiscipleship.com I also own the new testament commentary. I highly recommend it to people in my small group at church.Worth the investment for going along with studying the bible!
Reviewer: CDHam
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great set of commentaries!
Review: I have really enjoyed the Historical background commentaries. It adds much to your understanding when you know what was going on in the day of the actual audience for when it was written!
Reviewer: Solomon raj
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Review: Love this
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
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Review: Havenât begun using it yet but I had a quick skim through it and it looks very comprehensive. Looking forward to reading it alongside my Bible.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Excellent resource that offers easy access to the historical and contextual world of scripture. A helpful resource for preachers and students of scripture.
Reviewer: Dmo
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Reviewer: Simon Rubi
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Review: Amazing source, covering almost every verse of the Bible. Very useful as a study addition.
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Customers find this commentary helpful for studying the Old Testament. It provides helpful insights and background information on certain passages. The commentary is well-organized and focused on key phrases. Readers find it easy to read and follow, with simple concepts and a clear organization.
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