This commentary, written from a distinctively Pentecostal perspective is primarily for pastors, lay persons and Bible students. It is based upon the best scholarship, written in popular language, and
The book of Leviticus provides two different theologies related to God’s presence within ancient Israel. Leviticus 1–16 was written by an elite caste of priests (P), and Leviticus 17&ndash
In this volume, Alice Ogden Bellis considers the book of Proverbs as a structural whole, the sages having designed it in such a way as to make positive statements about women and to undercut the negat
There are many academic commentaries, but very few hold to an inerrant view of Scripture as Mentor commentaries do. This series of expositions of Scripture successful refute wilder departures from ort
There are many academic commentaries, but very few hold to an inerrant view of Scripture as Mentor commentaries do. This series of expositions of Scripture successful refute wilder departures from ort
From Creation to Our Story Today The first five books of the Bible—known as the Pentateuch or the Law—form the foundation for our heritage, our faith, and relationship with God today. In this deta
Walk with Those Who Walked with Jesus In the Gospels we witness the most crucial turning point in world history and the reason we believe what we do. The New Testament begins with four accounts of t
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ... This verse-by-verse commentary takes us from the early church in Acts through Paul’s letters, helping us understand more deepl
Teachings of God’s Grace, His Character, and Christ’s Coming Return Letters to the early church have inspired Christians for thousands of years. From the relationship between the New Covenant and th
A Rich Exposition of the History of God’s Chosen People Covering Joshua through Esther, this verse-by-verse commentary tells the early history of the Jews from their first years in the Promised Land
God’s Wisdom Never Changes In the poetry of the Bible’s wisdom books, we see God’s love and provision in unique ways. God’s answers to Job’s suffering. A vision for Christ and the Church in Song of
Hard Truths and Amazing Grace Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel spoke words of warning, comfort, and punishment to the people of Israel in Judah and during the Babylonian Captivity. Though they
God’s Love and Justice on Display What do we know about the date of Joel’s ministry? How do the warnings of Malachi relate to the Book of Revelation? How did Amos’s profession as a rancher influence
This commentary, written from a distinctively Pentecostal perspective is primarily for pastors, lay persons and Bible students. It is based upon the best scholarship, written in popular language, and
"Rabbi Eliezer of Beaugency represents the pinnacle of twelfth-century rabbinic exegesis of the Bible. A proponent of the literal school, Eliezer completely abandoned traditional rabbinic Midrash in h
Ephesians is a “mystery” text that seeks to make known the multifarious Wisdom of G*d. At its heart is the question of power. In this commentary, Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza examines the political un
From the Wisdom Commentary series . This volume offers a womanist and feminist analysis of the books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah, attending to translation and textual issues, use of power and ag
Though the five poems of Lamentations undoubtedly refer to the Babylonian siege and destruction of Jerusalem in 587 BCE, the multiple voices that narrate unspeakable suffering and labor to make sense
This volume, using multiple methods, seeks to bring together the best scholarship and insight—Jewish and Christian, past and present—that has contributed to our understanding and appreciation of the b
Philippians lends itself to a political-ideological reading. To take into account that the document is a writing from prison, and to read it from a political-religious and feminist perspective using n
Arguably the biggest blockbuster love song ever composed, the Song of Songs holds a unique place in Jewish and Christian canons as the “holiest” book, in the minds of some readers, and the sexiest in
The author of 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus argues in favor of a “traditional” Greco-Roman gender ideology: that because men and women are biologically different, they ought to behave differently in
When Paul wrote First Thessalonians shortly after the recipients had accepted the Gospel, many significant issues had already arisen among them. Of great concern was the social complexity, and even pe
Reading Haggai and Malachi in conversation with feminist theory, rhetorical criticism, and masculinity studies reveals two communities in different degrees of crisis. The prophet Haggai successfully p
Gain easy access to the best of Spurgeon's writings on three of Paul's epistles. Spurgeon Commentary: 2 Thessalonians, 2 Timothy & Titus collects his thoughts on these books in a commentary format, in
Gain easy access to the best of Spurgeon's writings on the book of Hebrews. Spurgeon Commentary: Hebrews collects his thoughts on the epistle in a commentary format, including sermon illustrations and
Gain easy access to the best of Spurgeon's writings on the book of Philippians. Spurgeon Commentary: Philippians collects his thoughts on the epistle in a commentary format, including sermon illustrat
The series looks at the Greek text of the Septuagint as an artifact in its own right rather than as a witness to the developing tradition of the Hebrew text. In this context, Glenny analyzes the littl
Dr. Lessing shows that Isaiah 56–66 is the culmination of the prophet's message condemning humanity's sin and promising the Suffering Servant, who atones for that sin, rises in majesty, and prepares a
Gain easy access to the best of Spurgeon's writings on the book of Galatians. Spurgeon Commentary: Galatians collects his thoughts on Galatians in a commentary format, including sermon illustrations a
Paul's fiercely passionate letter to the Galatians offers a rare glimpse into the early history of the emerging Christ-believing movement. Paul is seething with righteous indignation over the events a
