Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible by James D. G. Dunn (Editor); John Rogerson (Editor)No one familiar with the Bible needs to be told that it is a truly remarkable work. But it takes help to understand this ancient collection of diverse forms of literature written by different people across many centuries. The Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible (ECB) is the finest, most up-to-date single-volume Bible handbook now available. Written by world-class Bible scholars, the ECB encapsulates in nontechnical language the best of modern scholarship on the sixty-six biblical books plus the Apocrypha. The only one-volume Bible commentary to cover all the texts (even including 1 Enoch) regarded by one or more Christian churches as canonical, the ECB provides reader-friendly treatments and succinct summaries of each section of the text that will be valuable to scholars, students and general readers alike. The primary objective of this work is to clarify the meaning of each section of the Bible. Rather than attempting a verse-by-verse analysis (virtually impossible in a one-volume work), the ECB focuses on principal units of meaning -- narrative, parable, prophetic oracle, section of argument, and so on -- highlighting their interconnectedness with the rest of the biblical text. The volume also addresses and answers major issues -- including the range of possible interpretations -- and refers readers to the best fuller discussions. Beyond providing reliable, informative commentary, this hefty volume also includes thirteen introductory and context-setting articles that do justice to the biblical documents both as historical sources and as scriptures. The sixty-seven contributors to the ECB come from a wide variety of backgrounds and are acknowledged leaders in the field of biblical studies. Their contributions stand out either for their fresh interpretations of the evidence, or for their way of asking new questions of the text, or for their new angles of approach. While the translation of choice is the New Revised Standard Version, many of the contributors offer their own vivid translations of the original Hebrew or Greek. Cutting-edge, comprehensive, and ecumenical, the ECB is both a fitting climax to the rich body of interconfessional work undertaken in the latter part of the twentieth century and a worthy launching pad for biblical study in the twenty-first. Special features of the ECB The only one-volume commentary to cover all the texts (including the Apocrypha and 1 Enoch) regarded as canonical
Publication Date: 2003-11-19
Recommendations from Grace Faculty
Because of their expertise, several faculty have recommended resources for students beginning their studies.
This list of Dr. Harmon's recommended commentaries for each New Testament book includes links for each title available in the Morgan Library. Updated 2022
This list of Dr. Rata's recommended commentaries for Old Testament books and commentary series includes links for each title available in the Morgan Library. Updated list 2022
This list of Prof. Wike's recommended commentaries for Old and New Testament commentary series includes links for each title available in the Morgan Library.
Best Commentaries Lists
Best CommentariesReviews and ratings of Biblical, theological, and practical Christian works You can find and compare particular passages in scripture based on keywords, phrases, or scripture reference. Other features include: a Verse of the Day widget, Bible commentaries, and audio Bibles.
Developed by John Dyer (Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary), this site has collected and averaged scholarly reviews from other ministries and users of the site. It is "designed to help student make good, informed decision about which commentaries purchase."
A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works by John EvansWith thousands of commentaries on the Bible available, including dozens and sometimes hundreds for individual books, it can be difficult for students and pastors (and even many academics) to keep track of the options. How do the different series and authors approach the Bible? What commentaries are critical and/or more theologically liberal in their interpretation? Which writers share a given theological approach (e.g., Reformed, Wesleyan, etc.)? Without help, students and pastors could waste precious time and money searching for the tools they need to aid their study. Now in its 9th edition, Dr. Evans's guide is a comprehensive survey and bibliography of resources that is one of the most thorough and detailed aids available to help pastors and theological students sort through the many volumes of commentaries and reference works that are available to them. Evans surveys the vast majority of commentary series, individual commentaries by book, and other resources directly related to exegetical research and biblical interpretation. In addition, Evans includes recommendations for: a "Bare-Bones" library of essentials; an ideal pastor's reference library; and a suggested "ultimate reference library." Regularly updated, A Guide to Biblical Commentaries & Reference Works is one of the very few works of its kind to be conversant with recent releases. It is also the largest of its kind, and one of the few single-volume surveys that covers the entire Bible.
Old Testament Commentary Survey by Tremper Iii LongmanLeading Old Testament scholar Tremper Longman III provides students and pastors with expert guidance on choosing a commentary for any book of the Old Testament. The fifth edition has been updated to assess the most recently published commentaries, providing evaluative comments. Longman lists a number of works available for each book of the Old Testament, gives a brief indication of their emphases and viewpoints, and evaluates them. The result is a balanced, sensible guide for those who preach and teach the Old Testament and need help in choosing the best tools.
Online Commentaries
The IVP New Testament Commentary SeriesBible Gateway and IVP have made this resource available on this website. It excludes the Introduction and Bibliography, but does provide the exact text of the print version. Page numbers are not provided, and you'll have to cite this as an ebook with an URL, not a print source. see Turabian tab, above.
Bible Commentaries - ACL Virtual Library ProjectThe Virtual Theological Library Project is the work of Seth Allen, a member of ACL to consolidate the best open access resources in one online portal. This section of the portal is for open access Bible Commentaries.