Deuteronomy has been described as a book 'on the boundary'. Ted Woods expounds its all-encompassing vision and shows how the Israelites were exhorted to make its words the interpreter of their life's story within the land 'beyond the Jordan'.
Jeremiah was called by God to the unhappy task of announcing judgment and destruction to an unheeding nation. Harrison's commentary provides structural analysis and historical and cultural background, and opens up this fascinating Old Testament book for modern readers.
Daniel is a difficult book - but it is a book about the meaning of history, where God overrules and judges in human affairs. Joyce Baldwin's valuable commentary includes discussion of interpretative and critical issues, and additional notes on key topics.
The remarkable story of Hosea's marriage sets the stage for the prophet's message of God's enduring love, righteous judgment and persistent offer of reconciliation. David Hubbard's commentary explores the historical, cultural, literary and theological dimensions of the book.
Joel's imagery has shaped the church's eschatological vision of a day of wrath; Amos's indictments have periodically awakened the conscience of God's people. David Hubbard's commentary is a valuable guide to the fascinating world and challenging word of these prophets.
The Tyndale Commentary Series has long been a trusted resource for Bible study. Written by some of the world's most distinguished evangelical scholars, each book offers clear, reliable, and relevant expositions.
Nahum's prophecy of Nineveh's coming destruction. Habakkuk's probing dialogue with the Lord of Israel. Zephaniah's warning to Jerusalem's last great king. The texts of these minor but important prophets receive a fresh and penetrating analysis in this introduction and commentary.
Three neglected but important prophets receive a fresh and penetrating analysis in this introduction and commentary. For each prophet's work, Joyce Baldwin first considers the general issues of author, text and message, then offers a passage-by-passage commentary.
Obadiah's oracle against Edom. Jonah's mission to the city of Nineveh. Micah's message to Samaria and Jerusalem. The texts of these minor but important prophets receive a fresh and penetrating analysis in this introduction and commentary.
The book of Isaiah is perhaps the most compelling of all Old Testament prophecy. Many commentators divide Isaiah between chapters 1 - 39 and 40 - 66, but Alec Motyer identifies three messianic portraits: the King, the Servant, and the Anointed Conqueror.
For most Bible readers Ezekiel is almost a closed book. Its structure, however, if not its thought and language, has a basic simplicity. Taylor's commentary offers a portrait of the prophet and places his prophecies within their historical settings.
Scholars have long wrestled with Ecclesiastes' gloomy pessimism and striking omission of any mention of Yahweh. Michael Eaton examines issues related to the book's text, authorship, date and canonicity, assesses its purpose and structure, and provides a passage-by-passage analysis.
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