Commentary on the Torah
By Richard Elliott Friedman / Harpercollins Publishing (paperback edition)

From the critically acclaimed author of The Hidden Book in the Bible comes an all-new translation of the five books of Moses, together with the original Hebrew text and insightful commentary. Friedman, a top Jewish scholar, integrates recent biblical discoveries with his own expertise in comparative literature to present the Torah as one cohesive literarymasterpiece. 704 pages, soft cover from HarperCollins.

The IVP Bible Background Commentary:
By John Walton / Inter-varsity Press

This unique commentary, now available in paperback, supplies historical, social and cultural background for each passage of Genesis through Deuteronomy. It gathers and condenses an abundance of specialized knowledge and makes it accessible to the ordinary reader. This is a "must have" for every student of the Bible, whether pastor, teacher, student or everyday reader.

It is valuable to obtain such background information, because of how illuminating it is to the biblical text. This is all the more true in a section of the Bible in which such background has only recently become available. —Steve

Mercer Commentary on the Bible, Volume 1--Pentateuch/ Torah
By Edited by Watson E. Mills & Richard F. Wilson / Mercer Press

Volume 1 of the Mercer Commentary on the Bible (MCB) comprises commentaries on the Pentateuch/Torah with several appropriate articles from the Mercer Dictionary of the Bible (MDB). This covenient text is for the classroom and in fact for anyone who wishes to focus on other appropriate groups of canonical writings. Each volume includes MCB commentaries and appropriate articles from MDB.

The Five Books of Miriam: A Woman's Commentary on the Torah
By Ellen Frankel / Harpercollins Publishing

(PUBHarperCollins) Now in softcover! The noted folklorist creates imaginative conversations between figures in the Torah (Miriam, Esther, Dinah, Lilith) and leading female voices throughout Jewish history, debating major aspects of work, marriage, women's role in community, one's relationship to God, and lots more. 384 pages, softcover.

40 Questions About Christians and Biblical Law
By Thomas R. Schreiner / Kregel Academic & Professional

Pastors, students, and laypeople will welcome Schreiner's easy-to-understand Q&A interpretation of the interplay between the Levitical law of the Old Testament, the law of love laid out in the New Testament---and the implications of both for contemporary issues such as the sabbath, tithing, theonomy, and preaching. Includes annotated bibliography; and Scripture and ancient sources indexes.

Exploring the Old Testament, Volume 1: A Guide to the Pentateuch
By Gordon J. Wenham / IVP Academic

Exploring the Old Testament Volume 1: A Guide to the Pentateuch aims to help students study the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. Like other volumes in the EOT and ENT series, it is intended to give the student a primary resource to enable him or her to study the texts independently. It provides an introduction to each book, which includes a survey of the main trends in recent study of the book, and takes a look at some of the literary techniques used in the Pentateuch, including its numerous rhetorical devices. A basic commentary, pointers to theological interpretation and interactive panels are provided throughout the book, as well as an in-depth discussion of the composition of the Pentateuch, and its history. All Scripture quotations are taken from the New English Standard Version, (ESV) unless otherwise noted. Each chapter is supplied with lists of commentaries and other works, so as to open a range of critical and interpretative literature on the Psalms and Wisdom literature.

They Loved the Torah: What Yeshua's First Followers Really Thought About the Law
By David Friedman / Messianic Jewish Publishers

Did Yeshua observe the Law? Did Paul teach his congregations to abandon the Torah? Was the devout Jew, Peter, persuaded that the Commandments were cancelled? The answers you'll find in this book may surprise you. Even though many Jews believe that Paul taught against the Law, this book disproves that notion. Most Christians are disconnected from the Torah; reading this book will reconnect them. Dr. Friedman makes an excellent case for his premise that all the fist followers of Mesiah were not only Torah-observant, but also desired to spread their love for God's entire Word to the Gentiles to whom they preached.

The Pentateuch as Narrative
By John H. Sailhamer / Zondervan

The Pentateuch as Narrative focuses on the narrative and literary continuity of the Pentateuch as a whole rather than individual books. It seeks to disclose how the original Jewish readers may have viewed this multivolume work of Moses. Its central thesis is that the Pentateuch was written from the perspective of one who had lived under the Law of the Covenant established at Mount Sinai and had seen its failure to produce genuine trust in the Lord God of Israel. In this context, the Pentateuch pointed the reader forward to the hope of the New Covenant, based on divine faithfulness. Throughout the commentary Dr. Sailhamer pays close attention to and interacts with a wide range of classical and contemporary literature on the Pentateuch, written by Jews, Catholics and Protestants.

The Meaning of the Pentateuch: Revelation,
Composition, and Interpretation
By John H. Sailhamer / IVP Academic

John H. Sailhammer has produced a monumental theological exposition of the Torah in The Meaning of the Pentateuch: Revelation, Composition, and Interpretation that will take its place alongside, and make an excellent companion to, his classic The Pentateuch as Narrative.

This book is a crucial resource for Pastors, students, and scholars who not only want to understand the Pentateuch as a document from history, but as a richly religious, thematically coherent, and theologically authoritative Scripture.

Handbook on the Pentateuch, Second Edition
By Victor P. Hamilton / Baker
For more than twenty years, Victor Hamilton's handbook has been introducing students to the Pentateuch. In this substantially revised second edition, Hamilton moves chapter by chapter (rather than verse by verse) through the Pentateuch. He examines the content, structure, and theology and provides useful commentary on overarching themes and connections between Old Testament texts. For those who wish to do additional research, each chapter is appended with a bibliography of recent, relevant scholarship.

Dictionary of the Old Testament Pentateuch: A
Compendium of Contemporary Biblical Scholarship
By Edited by T. Desmond Alexander & David W. Baker / Inter-varsity Press

The Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch is the first in a four-volume series covering the text of the Old Testament. Following in the tradition of the four award-winning IVP dictionaries focused on the New Testament and its background, this encyclopedic work is characterized by close attention to the text of the Old Testament and the ongoing conversation of contemporary scholarship. Editors T. Desmond Alexander and David W. Baker, with an international and expert group of scholars, explore the major themes and contours of the Pentateuch, examine and weigh historical issues while posing possible solutions, and offer both appreciative panoramas as well as close-up assessments of literary developments and their methods. A 2003 LOGOS Book Award Winner and an ECPA 2003 Gold Medallion Finalist.

The Torah Revealed: Talmudic Masters Unveil the Secrets of the Bible
By Avraham Yaakov Finkel / John Wiley & Sons

Throughout the ages, rabbis and scholars have offered their wise and inspirational commentary on the Torah, the Five Books of Moses. These commentaries were transmitted from generation to generation through oral tradition. About two thousand years ago, however, this oral tradition began to be preserved in what was eventually known as the Talmud, whose vast wealth of wisdom is contained in sixty-three volumes. Studying the written Torah with its oral component offers a taste of the Torah in its purest form: the Torah and Jewish tradition as transmitted by God to Moses at Sinai.

In this book, distinguished Rabbi Avraham Yaakov Finkel brings together in one comprehensive and accessible resource expert commentary from the Talmud on key passages contained in every portion of the Torah, and provides an inspiring commentary on the Five Books of Moses culled from a huge body of work that represents the thoughts of the greatest Talmudic authorities of all time.

Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers Holman Old Testament Commentary Volume 2
By Glen S. Martin / Broadman / Holman

Whether you're teaching or preaching, your goal is to clearly communicate God's Word. This third volume of the Holman Old Testament Commentary offers apt quotes, compelling illustrations, insightful verse-by-verse exposition, well-defined principles and applications, a teaching plan for each passage, and stimulating discussion starters. An excellent resource for Bible teachers and pastors. 400 pages, hardcover from Broadman & Holman.

Exodus-Deuteronomy: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture
By Inter-varsity Press

Let the wisdom of the early church fathers inform your reading of the Old Testament. Patristic interpreters from Greek, Latin, and Syriac traditions engage Scripture, offering spiritual and intellectual insights on critical issues of contemporary Christian faith and practice. Of particular note in this new ACCS volume are reflections from Origen's 27th homily on Numbers. 400 pages, hardcover from InterVarsity.

Although I wouldn't want this to be the only commentary I had on Exodus – Deuteronomy, it is offering something not conveniently available elsewhere: a starting point for a sense of the history of the interpretation of the biblical text. Many of the early church fathers were excellent exegetes and adept at making practical application of the text. —Steve

New International Biblical Commentary (NIBC), Leviticus and Numbers
By William Bellinger / Hendrickson Publishers

Are the do's and don'ts of Leviticus confusing to you? Do the detailed rituals in Numbers overwhelm you? You'll appreciate William Bellinger's accessible commentary. Focusing on the cultural, theological, and literary perspectives that shaped Leviticus, Numbers, this latest addition to the New International Biblical Commentary explores the themes of God's divine presence, the holiness of God and his people, the purity of worship, and the sacrificial systems that deal with impurity. 370 pages, softcover, Hendrickson.

Leviticus & Numbers: The NIV Application Commentary
By Roy Gane / Zondervan Corp.

In this commentary, Roy Gane explains how Leviticus and Numbers tell of an epic journey to freedom, while illuminating and challenging modern conceptions of God. Vivid imagery of rituals, laws addressing tough issues, and narratives ranging from exultant to gut-wrenching show what it means to interact with the Lord and how to live according to his holy principles as part of a redeemed community of faith.

The NIV Application Commentary Series helps bring both halves of the interpretive task together. This unique, award-winning series shows readers how to bring an ancient message into our postmodern context. It explains not only what the Bible meant but also how it speaks powerfully today.

Commentary on Genesis
By Bruce K. Waltke & Cathi J. Fredricks / Zondervan Corp.

Hebrew and Old Testament expert Bruce Waltke looks at the book of Genesis as a work of theological literature. Thus, he focuses on primary aspects of the story (narrative), including characterization, plot, theme, scene, structure, foreshadowing and irony, and balances these issues with an emphasis on the theology of Genesis which both shapes and is shaped by the narrative. He looks at the ten divine initiatives in salvation history, each delineated by a "toledot" heading ("the account of the line of...") followed by a transitional linkage. Waltke interprets the text using twelve levels of signification (sounds, syllables, words, phrases, clauses, sentences, frames/speeches, scene parts or incidents, scenes or episodes, acts or phases, sections/cycles, book/composition), and takes the best of form, source, narrative and literary criticism to offer readers one of the best looks at the theological and literary value of Genesis, the book of beginnings.

I believe that the "toledot" approach to the structure of Genesis is the correct one, which draws me to this intriguing commentary. —Steve

Exploring Genesis
By John Phillips / Kregel Publications

< Genesis is a book of beginnings, including the world, man, sin and the names. Exploring Genesis examines the first book of the Bible in an understandable, scholarly, and biblically based manner.

Genesis, Tyndale Old Testament Commentary
By Derek Kidner / Inter-varsity Press

The Tyndale Old Testament Commentary series is an evangelical and scholarly treatment of the Scriptures. This work by Derek Kidner on Genesis begins with an introductory section discussing (among other things) the date, authorship, structure, and theology of Genesis. A brief outline of Genesis is offered. The commentary itself is based on sound linguistic and historical study. A good book for pastors or lay people.

Here is a briefer commentary, written on a popular level. Use commentaries like this one to get your orientation at the beginning of your study of Genesis. —Steve

Genesis, NIV Application Commentary
By John Walton / Zondervan Corp.

Genesis, the newest in the NIV Application Commentary series, traces God's mastery in creation, covenant, and history. The initial chapters of Genesis show his mastery in bringing order out of chaos. The development of the covenant brought order to his relationship with his people-through revelation and the overcoming of obstacles. Finally,God brought order to the world through his people by battling the chaos of famine and providing food. In the beginning, as today, God loves the people he created, and it is his intention to bless them in spite of rebellion and sin. Noted scholar John Walton follows the three-tiered NIV Application format (Original Meaning, Bridging Contexts, and Contemporary Significance) to reveal how this first book of the Bible applies to us today.

Genesis, Interpretation Commentary
By Walter Brueggemann / Westminster / John Knox

A brilliant examination of God's four ''calls'' in Genesis-creation, Abraham, Jacob, Joseph-and God's call to us today through the text. 384 pages.

Brueggemann is a prolific writer whose other works include a major opus, Theology of the Old Testament.. —Steve

Genesis 1-4: A Linguistic, Literary, and Theological Commentary
By C. John Collins / P & R Publishing

Foundational to all Christian thought, the opening chapters of Genesis are packed with information about our origins, our humanity, and the significance of God's creative act. As both a scientist and a Hebrew scholar, Collins fully enters into this thicket, examining how later intertestamental and New Testament writers shaped a Christian worldview. 352 pages, softcover from P & R.

Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture Series:

Genesis 1 - 11by Andrew Louth, ed. / Inter-varsity Press

The rich tapestry of the creation narrative in the early chapters of Genesis proved irresistible to the thoughtful, reflective minds of the church fathers. Within them they found the beginning threads from which to weave a theology of creation, fall and redemption. Following their mentor, the apostle Paul, they explored the profound significance of Adam as a type of Christ, the second Adam.The six days of creation proved especially attractive among the fathers as a subject for commentary, with Basil the Great and Ambrose producing well-known Hexaemerons. Similarly, Augustine devoted portions of five works to the first chapter of Genesis. As in previous volumes within the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture, the range of comment contained in Genesis 1-11 spans from the first century to the eighth, from East to West, and from Greek and Latin speakers to Syriac. Especially helpful in this volume is editor Andrew Louth's supply of Septuagintal alternative readings to the Masoretic text, which are often necessary to understanding the fathers' flow of thought.Genesis 1-11 opens up a treasure house of ancient wisdom,allowing these faithful witnesses, some appearing here in English translation for the first time, to speak with eloquence and intellectual acumen to the church today.

Genesis 12 - 50 by J. Mark Sheridan, ed. / Inter-varsity Press

Genesis 12--50 recounts the history of the patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph. From their mentors Paul, Peter, Stephen and the author of the letter to the Hebrews, the early fathers learned to draw out the spiritual significance of the patriarchal narrative for Christian believers. The Alexandrian school especially followed Paul's allegorical use of the story of Sarah and Hagar as they interpreted the Genesis accounts. The Antiochene school eschewed allegorical interpretation but still set about to find moral lessons in the ancient narrative. For all of them the events pointed toward the promises of the age to come, the new age revealed in the resurrection of Jesus.Among the principal Greek-speaking commentators included within this volume, you will find Origen, Didymus the Blind, John Chrysostom and Cyril of Alexandria. Among the Latin-speaking interpreters you will find Ambrose of Milan, Augusstine of Hippo, Caesarius of Arles and Bede the Venerable. Ephrem the Syrian is the most commonly cited Syriac-speaking interpreter, while the fifth-century Catena on Genesis provides access to such fathers as Eusebius of Caesarea, Basil the Great, Gregory of Nazianzus, Gregory of Nyssa, Didymus of Alexandria, Epiphanius of Salamis, Irenaeus of Lyons, Eusebius of Emesa, Severian of Gabala and Theodore of Mopsuestia among others.

Genesis 1-11:26, New American Commentary
By Kenneth Mathews / Broadman / Holman

This commentary is an "exegetical and theological exposition of the Holy Scripture" based upon the New International Version text. The New American Commentary assumes the inerrancy of Scripture. The introduction analyzes the literary structure of Genesis, the structure of the Pentateuch and its relationship to Genesis, the theology of Genesis, Genesis and ancient literature, and creation and contemporary interpretation. The main body of the book consists of a verse-by-verse anaysis and commentary on chapters 1-11:26. The author also includes 5 excursions: Translating 1:1-2, Interpreting the "Image of God", The Human Soul, The Origin of Civilization in Ancient Near East Mythology, and The Revelation of the Divine Name.

Word Biblical Commentary

Genesis 1 - 15 by Gordon Wenham / Thomas Nelson / W

Now at a very special sale price! The Word Biblical Commentary is a contemporary series for pastors and serious Bible students who want to strengthen their theological understanding of Scripture with a conservative scholarly foundation. Each volume, written by a specialist, offers a thorough scrutiny of the data (historical, textual, and archaeological) produced during the current generation of biblical inquiry. Check your shelves and order the volumes you need at these extra price cuts for Preferred Customers!

Genesis 16 - 50 by Gordon Wenham / Thomas Nelson / W

Out of his extensive examination of Genesis 16-50, Dr. Wenham has produced a careful commentary that interacts with contemporary scholarship and confirms him to be one of the finest evangelical commentators today. This commentary contains frequent reference to original languages and familiarity with Hebrew, while not essential, is helpful. Gordon J. Wenham is Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at The College of St. Paul and St. Mary in Cheltenham, England. Dr. Wenham has the B.A. and M.A. from Cambridge University and the PH.D from King's College of London University.

New International Commentary on the Old Testament

Genesis 1 - 17 by Victor P. Hamilton / Eerdmans Publishing Co.

Victor P. Hamilton makes a major contribution to the study of Genesis with this volume on the first 17 chapters. His extensive introduction discusses issues such as structure, composition, theology, and canonicity related to Genesis. The commentary derives from Hamilton's own translation and thoroughly expounds the meaning of these foundational chapters. Further, each section concludes with a discussion of how the New Testament used material from the section discussed. Written from an evangelical perspective, Hamilton's commentary will be valuable to those seeking an in-depth understanding of Genesis.

Genesis 18 - 50 by Victor P. Hamilton / Eerdmans Publishing Co.

In this volume, Hamilton expounds Genesis 18-50 verse by verse and provides linguistic, literary, and theological commentary of its overarching theme; Yahweh's faithfulness to his promised word and his covenant with those who were chosen to receive it. This evangelical, thorough work features a comprehensive introduction, copious footnotes, and references to the New Testament writers' interpretations of Genesis.

Genesis, Volume 1 (1:1-25:18): An EP Study Commentary
By John D. Currid / Evangelical Press

Genesis is a book about beginnings - the creation of the universe, the formation of mankind, the establishment of the covenant and the founding of the people of Israel. Many Christians regard the Old Testament as merely a collection of interesting stories to be taught in Sunday school, but which have little application for the church today except as providing examples or illustrations from a bygone, almost barbarous age. The truth is that almost every important church doctrine is found in 'seed' form in the book of Genesis - creation, fall, redemptiom. the doctrine of the Trinity, the promise of the Messiah, The establishment of the covenant and the hope of the resurrection are all to be found here. A 'seed' is planted in Genesis and then it sprouts and grows throughout the rest of the Bible until it finds the fruition in the person and work of Jesus Christ. God created the universe; it fell through the sin of humanity; and now God is in the process of redeeming it through the work of Christ until the time of the end when all things will be put in their final place. This volume covers the period from the creation up to the death of Abraham and the marriage of Isaac and Rebekah.

Eerdmans Critical Commentary: Exodus
By Thomas B. Dozeman / Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.

In this new commentary on Exodus in the Eerdmans Critical Commentary scholar Thomas B. Dozeman examines the book of Exodus under the rubric of the myriad literary genres that occur in the book. Dozeman accepts the conclusions of the 'literary' of 'higher criticism' movement and thus believes the book was composed over time throughout Israel's history.

Yet, this does not remove theological significance of the book of Exodus. On the contrary, Dozeman demonstrates great aptitude in handling the book theologically, and with exceptional insight is quite skilled at relating the book to its neighboring books and the entire OT canon.

This commentary is excellent for the academic setting. Whether you are looking for a commentary that treats Exodus from literary perspective, or if you want a commentary to balance the view of traditional perspectives, this book is an excellent resource.

The Book of Exodus
By Brevard S. Childs / Westminster John Knox Press

Part of Westminster/John Knox Old Testament Library series, The Book of Exodus is one of the many volumes groundbreaking scholar Brevard S. Childs authored in this series. Known for his "canonical" approach to Scripture, Childs here brings his vast knowledge, scholarly acumen, and Old testament expertise to bear on teh book of Exodus.

Word Biblical Commentary: Exodus, Volume 3
By John Durham / Thomas Nelson

The Word Biblical Commentary is a conservative and scholarly approach to the scriptures. This volume on Exodus by Durham begins with the text and historicity of the book as well as a discussion of past commentaries on this text. This book contains a good bibliography of commentaries and related works. The following commentary discusses the events of Exodus as well as the language and theological issues within this second book of the Pentateuch.

Exodus, New American Commentary
By Douglas K. Stuart / B & H Publishing Group

Israel's liberation from bondage to Pharaoh is one of the great turning points in Old Testament history. Defending the Mosaic authorship of the Pentateuch and the historicity of the plagues and wanderings in the wilderness, Stuart throws considerable light on the book's literary, theological, and sociological dimensions.

The Message of Exodus: The Bible Speaks Today Series
By J. Alec Motyer / Inter-varsity Press

The Book of Exodus holds an esteemed place in the Old Testament, and the shadow of its influence reaches as far as Revelation, where an abundance of themes from Exodus echo off its pages. In Exodus, Israel begins as an enslaved people, in service to Egyptian taskmasters. By the end of the book, Israel is again in service--to its sovereign Lord in the service of worship. Between these poles, Moses is called, God's name is revealed, Israel is delivered, the law is given, the plan of the tabernacle is unveiled, and all is nearly lost when Israel rebels in the wilderness. It is an epic saga, and in it lies the key to understanding so much of the Bible. Under Alec Motyer's expert guidance, we explore the terrain of Exodus, weigh its themes and view our own lives and times through its timeless lens.

Exodus Tyndale Old Testament Commentary
By R. Alan Cole / IVP Academic

Exodus, Cole says, is 'the centre of the Old Testament'. It recounts the supreme Old Testament example of the saving acts of God, narrates the instituting of Passover and enshrines the giving of God's law. It portrays Moses, the prototype of all Israel's prophets, and Aaron, the first high priest. This classic commentary has been completely retypset and presented in a fresh, vibrant new large paperback format, with new global branding.

The Tyndale Bible Commentaries are designed to help the reader of the Bible understand what the text says and what it means. The Introduction to each book gives a concise but thorough treatment of its authorship, date, original setting and purpose. Following a structural Analysis, the Commentary takes the book section-by-section, drawing out its main themes, and also comments on individual verses and problems of interpretation. Additional Notes provide fuller discussion of particular difficulties. The aim throughout is to explain the true meaning of the Bible and make its message plain.

The late R. Alan Cole was lecturer in Old Testament at Moore Theological College, Sydney, and Trinity Theological College, Singapore.

The Preacher's Commentary Vol 2: Exodus
By Maxie D. Dunnam / Thomas Nelson / W

Volume 2: Exodus THE COMMENTARY FOR PREACHERS! For those on the firing line - in pulpits, classes, Bible study programs, and fellowships there is a distinctly different kind of commentary. The Preachers Commentary Series combines rich resources of historical setting and textual interpretation with spiritual insights and contemporary illustrations specifically designed for communicators. The result is a resource by preachers/teachers for preachers/teachers. It is complete with outlines section by section expositions, illustrations and applications This authoritative commentary provides the ultimate resource for sermon and lesson preparations. General editor Lloyd J. Ogilvie brings together a team of skilled and exceptional communicators blending sound scholarship with life related instructions. Their insights can guide you through every chapter and book of the Bible. And their organization and presentation of the material can help you share God's Word more effectively with others. Paragraph by paragraph exposition

• Fresh insights into Scripture
• Contemporary application
• Rich outlines and illustrations
• Innovative ideas for communicating God's Word with vigor and vitality
• 364 page sfotcover from Thomas Nelson.

Dr. Maxie D. Dunnam is president of Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. Widely known as an evangelist, leader and pioneer in small group ministries, he organized and served three United Methodist churches before joining the Upper Room Fellowship. He created the Upper Room Crusillo that later became The Walk to Emmaus. He has served other churches and authored over 40 books as well as video/study correspondance courses. He and his wife, Jerry Lynn, have three children.

Exodus: A Mentor Commentary
By John L. Mackay / Christian Focus Public

The Book Of Exodus is about a journey: a journey out of Egypt, but more particulary a journey from a land where God's power, sovereignty and continuing interest in his people could be easily questioned, to a place where God dwelt in the midst of his people. Exodus describes God's power, his redemption of his people, his covenant requirements at Sinai, and the rules of his worship. 623 pages, hardcover from Christian Focus Publications.

God of Freedom & Life: A Commentary on the Book of Exodus
By Stephen Binz / Liturgical Press

No book of the Bible is more important for an understanding of salvation than the Book of Exodus. During their journey from a life of slavery and death to a life of freedom, the Israelites learned who God was, and the kind of people He wanted them to be. They learned that God's law was the true freedom. This commentary helps the reader understand the text and the experience of the Exodus. Ideal for adult courses, univeristy classes, and people who simply want to know more about the Scriptures. 

Evangelical Press Study Commentary

Exodus 1 - 18 by John D. Currid / Evangelical Press

This commentary, on the text of Exodus, has been written for the building up of the church. It not only provides insights into the book of Exodus, but also clear and concise application. It is a book for everyone who wants to understand better what God says to us in his Word. The author writes, "It is my hope that pastors will use it for sermon preparation, and others for Bible study preparation and personal study."

Exodus 19 - 40 by John D. Currid / Evangelical Press

Dr. Currid provides solid exegesis in an accessible way, matched with practical application that displays the relevance of this Old Testament book for the twenty-first century. This volume, on Exodus chapters 19-40, covers the giving of the law at Mt. Sinai and the institution of the Old Testament system of worship, culminating in the consecration of the tabernacle, the visible symbol of God's presence with his people. The account which began with Israel enduring oppression and in slavery to Pharaoh concludes with them enjoying freedom and traveling to the land of promise with the only true God present with them and leading them.

Exodus 1-18, Anchor Bible Commentary
By William Propp / Random House, Inc

In this masterful translation and analysis, you'll explore events centered around the conflict between God and pharaoh, from the birth of Moses to manna falling from the skies. Exhaustive, meticulous, and brilliantly researched, Propp's commentary will soon be regarded as the definitive analysis of what's considered to be the heart of the Hebrew Bible. 672 pages, hardcover from Doubleday.

The Ten Commandments: Interpretation: Resources for the Use of Scripture in the Church
By Patrick D. Miller / Westminster John Knox Press

In addition to being one of the finest commentaries on the market today, WJK press' Interpretation series, with the release of its new thematic oriented commentaries, has also become, arguably, the most dynamic. Moving beyond commentaries that focus on entire books of the Bible, Interpretation will now focus on "enduring passages" of Scripture seeking to garner not only a critical understanding of a given passage in its original context and historical setting, but also seeking to construct and articulate a theology out of that is relevant for our modern world.

In this volume, The Ten Commandments Patrick Miller sets forth an understanding of the Ten Commandments rooted in their original context, but also illuminates their prominence in the New Testament, and their influence in Christian theological and ethical thinking throughout the centuries. Thus, in many ways this commentary serves as not only a historical, and critical commentary, but also as a theological commentary. How else could you write 446 pages on The Ten Commandments?

The Ten Commandments: The Heart of God for Every Person
By Rick Shepherd / Amg Publishers

Do you know anyone who has never broken any of the Ten Commandments? Why did God issue these laws for Israel and mankind if they are so difficult to live up to? What relevance do these laws etched upon ancient tablets have for us today? The Ten Commandments is a twelve-week, five days a week, interactive study which provides a historical and cultural backdrop of the time the Commandments were issued, an in-depth look at each commandment and the spirit and overarching purpose of each law, and an intense look at how Jesus Christ is the culmination of the Ten Commandments. Readers will come to a refreshing understanding that the laws given to sinful man long ago are still relevant in that they point to the sinless perfection of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, our Savior who can live the spirit of these laws in us and through us.

I Am the Lord Your God: Christian Reflections on the Ten
Commandments
By Carl E. Braaten & Christopher R. Seitz, eds. / Eerdmans Publishing Co.

This book explores the place of the Ten Commandments in modern civil society, their relation to the natural law, their relevance for Christian instruction, and how they can help bring clarity to contemporary ethical issues such as abortion, killing, homosexuality, lying, greed, and many others. Written by highly respected ethicists, theologians, and Bible scholars from across the Christian spectrum--Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist--this timely work argues for reclaiming the divine authority of the Ten Commandments and soundly demonstrates the practical role of Christian ethics in public life today.

The Ten Commandments: The Reciprocity of Faithfulness
By Edited by William P. Brown / Westminster / John Knox

Featuring new and classic essays surveying the scholarly, ethical, and biblical debate surrounding the Ten Commandments, Brown's volume is divided into three sections: the history of interpretation, contemporary reflections on the Decalogue as a whole, and contemporary reflections on individual commandments. Contributors include Patrick Miller, Reginald Fuller, Walter Brueggemann, Marvin Cheney, and others. 416 pages, softcover from Westminster/John Knox.

God's Rules for Holiness: Unlocking the Ten Commandments
By Peter Masters / Wakeman Trust

Taken at face value the Ten Commandments are binding on all people, and will guard the way to Heaven, so that evil will never spoil its glory and purity. But the Commandments are far greater than their surface meaning, as this book shows. They challenge us as Christians on a still wider range of sinful deeds and attitudes. They provide positive virtues as goals. And they give immense help for staying close to the Lord in our walk and worship. The Commandments are vital for godly living and for greater blessing, but we need to enter into the panoramic view they provide of the standards and goals for redeemed people.

The Ten Commandments: A Preaching Commentary
By John Holbert / Abingdon Press

This book, the first in the Great Texts series from Abingdon, offers a preaching commentary on the Ten Commandments, which includes exegetical and homiletical resources for the pastor. Holbert seeks to provide the context for the commandments and their relationship to other parts of the Hebrew Bible. He also seeks to show how the New Testament writers viewed and used the Ten Commandments, as well as the history of their influence in both Christian and Jewish communities. Walter Brueggemann calls this book a "mediation between critical background and contemporary pertinence" and a "welcome addition" to the corpus of publications about the Ten Commandments.

The Ten Commandments: The Significance of God's Laws in
Everyday Life
By Laura Schlessinger / Harpercollins Publishing

The first direct communication from God, the Ten Commandments are the blueprint of His expectations of us, moral principles that focus on real-life issues relating to God, family, sex, work, charity, property, speech, and thought. Now, acclaimed psychotherapist Dr. Laura Schlessinger offers a fascinating exploration of these sacred precepts. Written in collaboration with Rabbi Stweart Vogel, The Ten Commandments incorporates lively discussion on the Bible and the Judeo-Christian values derived from it. With Dr. Larua's trademark wit, wisdom, and profound insight, this compelling volume enlightens, inspires, and entertains all who read it.

God's Top Ten List: The Ten Commandments
By Glen Martin / Moody Publishers

In God's Top Ten List, Glen Martin takes an in-depth look at the ten commandments. He examines not only what God said, but the reasons why He said it. God is not some sort of "cosmic killjoy." Rather, God knows the heart and mind of mankind because He made us. He knows how we operate. So He put together an instruction list that, if followed, provides for a life full of healthy and happy relationships.

The Ten Commandments & Modern Society
By Stephen McDowell / Providence Foundation

Jesus Reiterated what all the Bible teaches: that God's Law/Word, which is summarized by the Ten Commandments, contains principles that, if obeyed, produce life-life for men and nations- but, if ignored, produce death. Americas laws were based upon God's higher law. This higher law, as summarized in the Ten Commandments, used to be taught to all Americans, was greatly revered, and all looked to obey it. Today, few obey, revere or even know His commands. Many people are doing all they can to remove any vistige of His law from our nation, claiming they are a great detriment to society. In 1980 the Supreme Court ruled in Stone v. Graham that the public schools of Kentucky could not display the Ten Commandments on the walls. The court said: "If the posted copies of the Ten Commandments are to have any effect at all, it will be to induce the schoolchildren to read, meditate upon, perhaps to venerate and obey, the Commandments." About 1.7 million Americans are behind bars today- 1 in every 155. To learn to not steal or murder might not be too bad an idea to help deal with this problem. Marriages ending in divorce have increased exponentially in the last three decades--to learn not to commit adultery seems a pretty good idea. But in order to apply the principles of life contained in the Commandments, we must first know them. If Christians do not thoroughly understand them, they will never be infused in the law and life of our nation.

Finding Your Maximum Happiness A Study of the Ten
Commandments
By Wilbur G. Williams / Wesleyan Publishing House

Maximum happiness! That's the subject of this study. How does one get it? After one gets it, how is it kept? If one has it and lost it, how is it regained? These are questions we will try to answer. Basically everyone wants happiness out of life. God wants everyone to be happy. Then why are so many lacking in this area? One might expect poor people - who have little of this world's goods - not to have it, yet many of them do. One might expect people who have everything money can buy to possess happiness but many of them don't. To study how God planned for us to obtain happiness, let us first ask, on what does true happiness depend? In brief, maximum happiness depends most heavily on one thing: relationship. It is the by product of that and that alone. In the focus of this book, it is a law guided relationship based on a covenant made with God first and foremost. There is a sense in which we never "find" happiness by seeking it. But by seeking God, happiness finds us.

Whatever Happened to the Ten Commandments?
By Ernest Reisinger / Banner Of Truth

Whatever happened to the Ten Commandments? Drawing extensively on the neglected Larger Catechism of the Westminster Assembly, this book examines the scope of each of the commandments in turn and helps us towards a right understanding of God's perfect requirements for our lives.. One of the great strengths of this book, as of the Catechism, is the sheer quantity of Scripture quoted to show the duties required and the sins forbidden by each of the commandments.

The Ten Commandments
By William Barclay / Westminster / John Knox

William Barclay saw the Ten Commandments as the universal foundation of all things: the basic laws on human conduct in society and the cornerstone of community existence. Drawing on his vast knowledge of both Old and New Testaments, Professor Barclay examines the ways in which the Ten Commandments demand reverence for God and respect for humankind. This book shows you how the Ten Commandments, perhaps considered negative and outdated, can and do remain relevant today and still apply to our daily lives. This book is part of the William Barclay Library.

God Speak to Us, Ten Commandments
By Stanley Hauerwas / Abingdon Press

Popular authors Hauerwas and Willimon explore the overarching question: What does it mean for us and the way we behave when we realize some of the truth about God?

The Ten Commandments and Human Rights
By Walter Harrelson / Mercer Press

The cornerstone of biblical law and faith is the Ten Commandments. Their use and importance in communities of faith throughout history is indisputable. The importance of the Ten Commandments is not only for believing Jews and Christians, but for all persons seeking to find or to reaffirm a moral foundation for their life and for the life of their children, their faith community, and their society. Harrelson's interpretation makes each commandment relevant to our faith and our culture. In a day and time when relativism threatens the religious and moral fiber of society, he paves the way to a new understanding of arguably the most important verses in the Bible.

The Ten Commandments
By Thomas Watson / Banner Of Truth

In this book Thomas Watson continues his exposition of the Shorter Catechism drawn up by the Westminster Assembly. Watson was one of the most popular preachers in London during hte Puritan era. His writings are characterized by clarity, raciness and spiritual richness. The series of three volumes, of which this is the second, makes an ideal introduction to Puritan literature.

There are few matters about which the Puritans differ more from present-day Christians than in thier assessment of the importance of the ten commandments. The commandments, they held, are the first thing in Christianity which the natural man needs to be tuahgt and they should be the daily concern of the Christian to the last. In this book, Watson examines the moral law as a whole as well as bringing out the meaning and force of each particular commandment. In view of the important function of the law in Christian life and evangelism this is a most valuable volume.

Covenant and Commandment: A Study of the Ten
Commandments in the Context of Grace
By C. W. Christian / Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Inc

It is Israel's conviction that God is the kind of God who makes promises and keeps them. This conviction, as Christian contends, has given creative power and shape to the whole of Hebrew and Christian history. As the book continues, the author contends that the Hebrew law, especially that expression called the Ten Commandments, can best be understood as a joyful response to God's covenant grace, a response that embraces every aspect of our being: community with God, with each other, and with God's world. Each of the commandments is then examined to discover how it may provide guidance in living unto God and in human community.

Ideal for either personal or group study on the nature and use of the Ten Commandments. A study guide with relevant questions is provided for reflection and discussion. Softcover, 188 pages.

Living the 10 Commandments in New Times
By Bettie B. Youngs, Ph.D., Ed.D. / Faith Communications

What do you think of when you consider the Ten Commandments? Are they antiquated and out-of-date, or are they still incredibly pertinent to your life? How do the Commandments "speak" to you from the moment you get out of bed until your jam-packed and stress-filled day of responsibilities ends? Do they define the boundaries for the choices you make? How do they sustain you in the times of crisis--such as the loss of a loved one, a personal setback, confronting a disability or even a terminal illness? As a young adult, life is unfolding for you: You're seeing yourself not just as a bystander in life, but as an active participant--and maybe even a leader. How can you make such an exciting stage of life more fun, satisfying and purposeful? God's ten laws can show you the way to meaning, gratitude, peace.

Throughout these pages, you'll take a walk through each of God's Commandments and learn of His love behind each one. You'll gain a better understanding of why and how each Commandment guards something that is of the greatest importance to your welfare. You'll discern how each law is not only the basis for moral and spiritual conduct, but perfectly formulated common sense showing you how to live in harmony with others. Most of all, Living the 10 Commandments in New Times will help you see how God's laws can beam a spotlight on the path to living a glorious life, one that is pure, strong and victorious. At the end of each chapter are over 30 in-depth questions for reflection and application.

The Tabernacle: Its Priests and Its Services, Updated Edition
By William Brown / Hendrickson Publishers

The tabernacle was the center of worship in ancient Jerusalem. Now the updated edition of William Brown's The Tabernacle: Its Priests and Services allows you to visit this hallowed site. Detailed descriptions, sidebars, pull-outs, and 50 vivid illustrations portray the grandeur of this sanctuary and clearly explain the sacred rites that foreshadowed Christ's coming. 232 pages, softcover, Hendrickson.

The Tabernacle Study Guide
By Ray Neu / Vision Video

The Tabernacle is one of the most significant concepts in the Bible. Physically, it was a tent used for worship in the wilderness. More importantly, however, the Tabernacle represented a focal point for spiritual understanding. It presented a plan of redemption that foreshadowed the coming of Jesus Christ. Today the Tabernacle provides insight into worship. This insight can help us develop a more intimate relationship with God. This workbook is designed to be used in conjunction with "The Tabernacle" video. It will provide you with a greater understanding of some of the Tabernacle's important elements. You are encouraged to use this workbook as a starting place for additional study.

The Tabernacle, DVD
By Vision Video

Explore the ancient meeting place between sinful man and a holy God in this intriguing presentation. Stunning three-dimensional computer-generated depictions of the Table of Shewbread, the Altar of Incense, and the Ark of the Covenant bring hard-to-visualize Scripture passages to life. You'll feel as if you've walked on holy ground, just as the priests once did. 28 minutes.

Kregel Pictorial Guide to the Tabernacle
By Tim Dowley Dowley / Kregel Publications

What was the purpose of the tabernacle? What did it look like? What is the relationship between the tabernacle and the temple? What finally happened to the Ark of the Covenant? Has the tabernacle any significance for the Christian today? All these questions--and many more--are answered in this fascinating and detailed description and history of the widerness tabernacle. Illustrated with full-colored photographs of two recent replicas of the tabernacle, this guidebook offers the reader an engaging look at this extraordinary tent and how it functioned.

The Tabernacle, the Priesthood, & the Offerings
By Henry Soltau / Kregel Publications

This exhaustive and richly suggestive treatment of the Tabernacle, the priesthood, and the offerings is a classic in its field. The author minutely discusses every part of his subject, yet there is no undue straining of the types, nor fanciful spiritualizing. Throughout the book there is a wealth of direct, practical teaching regarding the daily life of the Christian and the maintenance of communion with God. Twenty-one illustrations, based on descriptions in the Old Testament and on archaeologicical discoveries, enhance the value of this work.

The Tabernacle of Moses
By Kevin Conner / City Christian Publishing

This book by Australian Bible teacher Kevin Conner strives to present readers with a reasonable working knowledge of the Tabernacle of Moses, finding in the elements of the Tabernacle insights that relate to the story of divine redemption. Study includes:

• A look at the significance of the Tabernacle layout
• An explanation of the Tabernacle's place in Jewish society
• Design and symbolism of the Tabernacle futniture.
• Tabernacle construction and purpose
• And more.

The Tabernacle: Camping with God
By Stephen F. Olford / Kregel Publications

The tabernacle, the center of worship in Israel for nearly five hundred years, serves as a divinely inspired object lesson for New Testament believers on the worship God approves and accepts. Every part of the sanctuary of old was intended to foreshadow in some way the glory of Christ. The tabernacle was God's place of dwelling among sinful people in the Old Testament, and in the New Testament, the picture became reality - Christ Himself came to dwell among sinful people. This book allows the modern reader to step into the world of the children of Israel, and see the tabernacle through the eyes of God's chosen people.

The Tabernacle of Israel
By James Strong / Kregel Publications

What was the Tabernacle of Israel really like? How was this portable place of worship constructed? How did the priesthood function, and what role did the Tabernacle play in the life of the average person? What significance does the Tabernacle have for the Christian? These and many other questions are answered in this fascinating study of Israel's first place of worship. One of the nineteenth century's most respected Bible scholars, Dr. James Strong spent some thirty years of systematic study in preparing The Tablernacle of Israel. Using two broad categories for his study of the Tabernacle - its structure and its symbolism - Strong provides a detailed picture of the history, construction, function, and significance of Israel's "tent of meeting." Also included are thirty-nine drawings and illustrations detailing the design of the Tabernacle and its parts.

The Tabernacle
By David Levy / Kregel Publications

The Tabernacle dominates fifty chapters in the Old Testament, while all of creation requires only two. Yet attaining an understanding of the design and significance of God's first house among His people gets scant attention in most churches today.

A proper understanding of the Tabernacle provides a graphic understanding of God's redemptive program. It clearly pictures sinful man, holy God, and the incredible price required to bring the two together. A grasp of the Tabernacle's sacrifices, services, and priesthood is prerequisite to a proper understanding of more than half the book of Hebrews, and countless other New Testament passages.

Many books have been written on the Tabernacle, mostly focusing on its services, nearly omitting the priesthood and the various sacrifices but this book focuses on the Tabernacle in a simple, systematic way making it easy for beginners or long-time students to understand the Tabernacle.

What the Bible Says about the Tabernacle
By Leadership Ministries / Leadership Ministries

Now, more than ever before, there is the need for a clear message to a world reeling under the weight of lawlessness, self-indulgence, and immorality. This world needs to learn two great lessons. First, God is holy. Being holy, God demands that people be holy, living righteous and pure lives. But people have failed, come ever so short of righteousness and purity. The world is far,far away from God, separated from God. There is a great gulf between people and God, a gulf so deep and wide that people can never reach God on their own. Second God is merciful. Therefore, God has provided a way for people to approch and worhsip Him. But a person must approach God correctly, exactly as God dictates. If a person so approaches God, God accepts and forgives the person. This study examines Scripture related to the Tabernacle and presents its interpretation in outline format, allowing for clear understanding. First, an outline organizes the Scripture passage, then comments are provided below, with thoughts added to enhance teaching and application.

The Holy Vessels & Furniture of the Tabernacle
By Henry Soltau / Kregel Publications

This invaluable aid to the study of the vessels and furniture of the Tabernacle offers the best in scholarship and devotion. The author shows how the furniture and its use all typify Christ. The typology is never wild or over imaginative, but conservative and biblical. There is also an excellent summary of the history of the ark as recorded in the Scriptures. The ten full-color pages enhance the value of this classic work.

Outline Studies of the Tabernacle
By Ada Habershon / Kregel Publications

These are inspiring insights into the construction, erection and service of the tabernacle. This book contains all the scriptural references to the tabernacle and its furniture. This resourceful study can be used with profit by pastors, teachers, and all inquiring Bible students to discover and apply the significant spiritual truths the tabernacle contains.

Word Biblical Commentary: Leviticus, Volume 4
By John Hartley / Thomas Nelson

Although it is at the heart of the Pentateuch, the book of Leviticus is sometimes dismissed as dry and legalistic mat- erial with little relevance to modern religious concerns. But in this commentary Dr. John Hartley perceives that the message of Leviticus--the significance of pure worship and holy living--is also the heart of vital faith in any age. Amid the prescriptions for sacrifice and ritual to be obser- ved by Israel in the wilderness, the author finds useful ob- servations for the people of God today. The author's sensitivity to theological concern makes this commentary useful in expository preaching. His introduction includes essays on the themes of holiness, God's presence, the covenant, sacrifice, and the relation of Leviticus to the New Testament. Hartley is professor of Old Testament and Chair of the Department of Biblical Studies in the C.P. Haggard School of Theology at Azusa Pacific University. He holds degrees from Greenville College, Asbury Theological Seminary and Brandeis University.

Leviticus: A Continental Commentary
By Jacob Milgrom / Augsburg / Fortress

Building upon his life-long work on the Book of Leviticus, Milgrom makes this book accessible to all readers. He demonstrates the logic of Israel's sacrificial system, the ethical dimensions of ancient worship, and the priestly forms of ritual.

Leviticus, New International Commentary on the Old Testament
By Gordon J. Wenham / Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.

Leviticus used to be the first book that Jewish children studied in the synagogue. In the modern church it tends to be the last part of the Bible that anyone looks at seriously. Because Leviticus is largely concerned with subjects that seem incomprehensible and irrelevant today, rituals for sacrifice and regulations concerning uncleanness, it appears to have nothing to say to twenty-first-century Christians.In this excellent commentary on Leviticus, Gordon Wenham takes with equal seriousness both the plain original meaning of the text and its abiding theological value. To aid in reconstructing the original meaning of the text, Wenham draws from studies of Old Testament ritual and sacrifice that compare and contrast biblical customs with the practices of other Near Eastern cultures. He also closely examines the work of social anthropologists and expertly utilizes the methods of literary criticism to bring out the biblical author'sspecial interests.In pursuit of his second aim, to illumine the enduring theological value of Leviticus,

Walk Leviticus Softcover
By Jeffrey Enoch Feinberg, PH.D. / Messianic Jewish Publishers

• Follows the weekly Torah Includes a beginner's look at the Hebrew language in a very easy-to-understand manner
• Emphasizes traditional Jewish and Messianic interpretation that focuses on personal application
• Helps you relate the ancient Scriptures to your daily walk.

Leviticus, Concordia Commentary
By John Kleinig / Concordia Publishing House

The Concordia Commentary Series: A Theological Exposition of Sacred Scripture is written to enable pastors and teachers of the Word to proclaim the Gospel with greater insight, clarity, and faithfulness to the divine intent of the biblical text.

Authors are sensitive to the rich treasury of language, imagery, and themes found throughout Scripture, including such dialectics as Law and Gospel, sin and grace, death and new life, folly and wisdom, demon, possession and the arrival of the kingdom of God in Christ. Careful attention is given to the original Hebrew, Aramaic, or Greek. Further light is shed on the text from archaeology, history, and extrabiblical literature. Finally, Scripture's message is applied to the ongoing life of the church in terms of ministry, worship, proclamation of the Word, Baptism, the Lord's Supper, confession of the faith--all in joyful anticipation of the life of the world to come.

This commentary explores how each chapter of Leviticus finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ - His earthly life, atoning death, resurrection, and ongoing ministry in the heavenly sanctuary on behalf of His people on Earth. Using the methods of ritual analysis, it examines the agents, enactment, and theological purpose of each of the instructions given in the divine speeches in Leviticus.

Leviticus, Interpretation Commentary
By Samuel E. Balentine / Westminster / John Knox

This volume focuses on the history of Israel during the time when Israel's life was marked by the various ritual sacrifices and observances commanded by God for the ordering of the nation's life. It brings an understanding of what the text says into dialogue with the critical questions and problems of contemporary life and faith. This commentary was planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, and is a contribution to the general ministry of the Word in today's world.

The Preacher's Commentary Vol 3: Leviticus
By Gary W. Demarest / Thomas Nelson / W

Leviticus 17-22, Anchor Bible Commentary
By Jacob Milgrom / Random House, Inc

Leviticus 17-22 brings us to the heart of the book. These chapters mainly focus on the practice of holiness required of priest and laity alike. With its English translations that convey the nuance and power of the original Hebrew, this trilogy will take its place alongside the best of the Anchor Bible Commentaries. 625 pages, hardcover from Random House (The page numbering begins on 1267, picking up where the previous volume on Leviticus ended).

Word Biblical Commentary: Numbers, Volume 5
By Philip Budd / Thomas Nelson

The Word Biblical Commentary is known for its scholarly and critical approach to the scriptures. This volume on Numbers by Philip Budd begins

Numbers, New International Commentary on the Old Testament
By Timothy Ashley / Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.

The book of Numbers tells the story that has two main character: God and Israel. Yet Numbers can be complicated and confusing for students, exegetes, and pastors to unravel the importace of Numbers: exact obedience to God. Timothy Ashley removes much of the confusion by dividing the Hebrew text into five major sections and showing how each section contributes to the entire book's theological themes of obedience and disobedience. His detailed verse-by-verse comments are intended primarily to explain the text rather than to speculate on how the book came to be in its present form. The introduction includes an extended bibliography.

The Preacher's Commentary Vol 4: Numbers
By James Phillip / Thomas Nelson / W

Numbers, Interpretation Commentary
By Dennis Olson / Westminster / John Knox

(PUBWestminster/John Knox)Numbers recounts the 40 years of wandering in the wilderness until the people of Israel reached the promised land. Many of these stories (e.g., the murmuring of Aaron and Miriam, the manna from heaven, Moses' striking of the rock to obtain water, and Balaam's ass) are rich material for preaching and teaching. 208 pages, hardcover.

Deuteronomy 1:1 - 21:9, Revised, Volume 6A
By Duane Christensen / Thomas Nelson

As perhaps the most comprehensive conservative critical commentary available today, this revision of Deuteronomy 1.1-11.32, Vol. 6a to Deuteronomy 1.1-21.9, Vol. 6a is very welcome and makes the both the two volume set more accessible and rounded out. It completely revised and updated, and contains numerous maps, illustrations, and perhaps the best available bibliography contained in any commentary on Deuteronomy.

As a Law book, Deuteronomy is essentially Israel's national, or founding legislative document. Continuing from this perspective, Duane Christensen, seeks to make his readers aware of the critical issues regarding the book by examining its background, text, and socio-cultural setting. This commentary is certainly one of the best available on Deuteronomy and promises to be a valuable resource into the future.

Deuteronomy 21:10 - 34:12
By Duane Christensen / Thomas Nelson

Fifty scholars committed to the authority of Scripture as divine revelation. 60 volumes of the best critical scholarship. The end result: the Word Biblical Commentary series, which "harvests the important historical, textual, literary and archaeological discoveries to serve the needs of professional scholars and teachers, students of the Bible and of theology, working ministers, and anyone who wants a theological understanding from Scripture."

To that exalted series, you can now add the second half of Duane Christensen's insightful analysis of Deuteronomy, covering Deut 21:10-34:12. Christensen sees Deuteronomy as a "didactic poem, composed to be recited publicly to music in ancient Israel within a liturgical setting," and places it squarely in the center of ancient Israelite worship. Focusing on the literary, theological and social issues of Moses' day, Christensen brings new understanding to the practical implications of the Sinai covenant and the artistic and literary structures of Deuteronomy. His analysis and insight may well restore Deuteronomy to its rightful place in the worship of God's people. Overview of the Word Biblical Commentary (WBC) series:

• Theological moderate/conservative
• Evangelical
• Technical (Knowledge of Hebrew necessary)
• Designed for students and teachers

Deuteronomy, New International Biblical Commentary
By Christopher Wright / Hendrickson Publishers

Section by section exposition with key terms and phrase highlighted and all Hebrew transliterated. A seperate section of notes at the close of each chapter provides additional textual and technical comments. Each commentary also includes a selected bibliography as well as Scripture and subject indexes. This set is for serious and general readers alike. Wright is Principal of All Nations Christian College in England. His Ph.D. is from Cambridge University.

Deuteronomy, Holman Old Testament Commentary Volume 4
By Doug McIntosh / Broadman / Holman

Manna from heaven, wandering in the desert, the Ten Commandments, Moses' last charge to his people . . . the Book of Deuteronomy is filled with stirring images and timeless, divine truths. Doug McIntosh's Deuteronomy: Holman Old Testament Commentary helps you understand and effectively communicate those truths to today's Christians. Features verse-by-verse exposition, teaching outlines, discussion questions, quotes, illustrations, principles, applications, and more. 400 pages, hardcover, Broadman & Holman.

The Preacher's Commentary Vol 5: Deuteronomy
By John Maxwell / Thomas Nelson / W

Deuteronomy reveals the relational covenant between God and His chosen people and its relational and legal principles guide us into deeper intimacy with our Heavenly Father. Deuteronomy is also a rich vein from which leadership can be learned. Best-selling author John Maxwell draws upon his vast experience and allows Moses to speak definitively to contemporary generations.

The Preacher's Commentary Series combines historical setting and textual interpretation with spiritual insights and contemporary illustrations that are specifically designed for those endowed with the privilege of communicating God's Word. The end result is a commentary by preachers/teachers for other preachers/teachers that is the ultimate resource for sermon and lesson preparation.

Deuteronomy: Apollos Old Testament Commentary
By J.G. McConville / Inter-varsity Press

Explore Deuteronomy's theological dimensions and discover a divinely ordered society that recognized the frailties of God's imperfect people. Treating this book as a finished work rather than a source-critical compilation, McConville views it as the radical blueprint---both spiritual and political---for the life of a profoundly unique people within the context of the ancient world. 448 pages, hardcover from InterVarsity.

Deuteronomy, New International Commentary on the Old Testament
By Peter C. Craigie / Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.

Interpreting Deuteronomy from a conservative perspective, Peter C. Craigie highlights the centrality of the book'stheme of a covenant commitment while also taking greatcare to demonstrate how Deuteronomyis a book with considerable contemporaryrelevance. He uses resources of recent research in Old Testament studies to effectively bridge the gap of more than three thousand years that separatesthe modern reader from the events described in Deuteronomy, this clarifying the primary message of the text for the modern reader.

Abingdon Old Testament Commentary: Deuteronomy
By Walter Brueggemann / Abingdon Press

The Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries series provides compact, critical commentaries on the books of the Old Testament for the use of theological students and pastors. The commentaries are also for upper-level college or university students and to those responsible for teaching in congregational settings. In addition to providing basic information and insights into the Old Testament writings, these commentaries exemplify the tasks and procedures of careful interpretation, to assist students of the OT in coming to an informed and critical engagement with the biblical texts themselves. Brueggemann takes full account of the most important current scholarship and secondary literature, while not attempting to summarize that literature or to engage in technical academic debate. The fundamental concern of this and every volume is analysis and discussion of the literary, socio-historical, theological, and ethical dimensions of the biblical texts themselves. Each volume attends to issues of special concern to students of the Bible: literary genre, structure and character of writing, occasion and situational context of the writing, wider social and historical context, the theological and ethical significance of the writing within these several contexts, and other similar issues. In this volume on Deuteronomy, Brueggemann show the importance of the biblical book for the shape and substance of Israel's faith. Deuteronomy gave classic articulation to the main themes characteristic of Judaism, and, derivatively, of Christianity. In examining the relationship of Israel to God, Brueggemann makes suggestion on how such covenant fidelity might be lived out by believers today.

Deuteronomy JPS Torah Commentary
By Jeffrey Tigay / Jewish Pub Society

(PUBJewish Publication Society)Now complete! The fifth and concluding volume in this highly touted series with Nahum Sarna as general editor and Chaim Potok as literary consultant. Each page contains the Hebrew, the JPS (Tanakh) translation, and notes and comments by a respected scholar who attempts to integrate both traditional and modern research. 520 pages, hardcover.

The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Volume 3: Deuteronomy - 2 Samuel
By Frank E. Gaebelein / Zondervan Corp.

This commentary is based on the NIV and is part or a series that is committed to a high view of Scripture and to sound scholarship. This volume contains an introduction, outline, exposition, and bibliography for each Bible book. Notes on special problems and textual difficulties are kept separate, and all Hebrew and Greek is transliterated. This volume contains commentaries on Deuteronomy by Earl S. Kalland, Joshua by Donald H. Madvig, Judges by Herbert Wolf, Ruth by F.B. Huey, and 1 & 2 Samuel by Ronald F. Youngblood.