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The content of The IVP Bible Backgrounds Commentary is the historical and socio-cultural backgrounds of biblical books. For example, ancient Near Eastern backgrounds is part of the commentary on Old Testament books and Greco-Roman backgrounds is part of the commentary on New Testament books.

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What is a Bible commentary?

Written by well-known and popular theologians, Bible commentaries aid in the study of Scripture by providing explanation and interpretation of Biblical text. Whether you are just beginning to read Scripture or have been studying the Bible daily, commentaries offer greater understanding with background information on authorship, ...

How many volumes are in the Exposition Commentary series?

Edited by David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, this the Christ-centered Exposition Commentary series, includes 47 volumes when complete and takes a Christ-centered approach to expositing each book of the Bible. Rather than a verse-by-verse approach, the authors have crafted chapters that explain and apply key passages in their assigned Bible books. Readers will learn to see Christ in all aspects of Scripture, and they will be encouraged by the devotional nature of each exposition presented as sermons and divided into chapters that conclude with a "Reflect & Discuss" section, making this series ideal for small group study, personal devotion, and even sermon preparation.

When was the Bible first printed?

Originally printed in 1560, believers can read the Scripture along with study assistance unashamedly rooted in the theology of Calvin, Luther, Zwingli, and other Reformation leaders.

Who wrote the commentary on the Bible?

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible. This one volume commentary was prepared by Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset and David Brown and published in 1871.

What is Scofield's reference?

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition) For over 90 years people have relied on this reference work in their daily study of God's Word. Written originally in 1909, C. I. Scofield's intent was to provide a concise but complete tool that would meet the need of someone just beginning to read the Bible.

When was Matthew Henry's commentary written?

Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise) Originally written in 1706, Matthew Henry's six volume Complete Commentary provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the Bible. Also included is the one volume.

Who is Tony Evans?

Tony Evans is one of the most influential church leaders of our time and has been studying and preaching the Gospel for over 50 years . The Tony Evans Bible Commentary includes an introduction to each Bible book followed by passage-by-passage exposition of the entire Bible as well as introductory resources. The insights in this commentary will help explain God's Word in a fresh way. Applying these truths will empower readers to have transformed lives that then transfer the values of the kingdom of God to others. The commentary features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB)

The Ivp Bible Background Commentary New Testament

Voted one of Christianity Today's 1995 Books of the Year! Preaching's Preacher's Guide to the Best Bible Reference for 2014 (New Testament General) To understand and apply the Bible well, you need two crucial sources of information. One is the Bible itself. The other is an understanding of the cultural background of the passage you're reading.

The Ivp Bible Background Commentary Old Testament

This unique commentary provides 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, and includes a glossary, maps and charts, and expanded explanations of significant background issues.

Paul Women And Wives

Paul's letters stand at the center of the dispute over women, the church, and the home, with each side championing passages from the Apostle. Now, in a challenging new attempt to wrestle with these thorny texts, Craig Keener delves as deeply into the world of Paul and the apostles as anyone thus far.

Family Portraits

Pastor and Bible teacher Randy McCracken offers an intimate look at lesser-known members of 1 and 2 Samuel’s four main families—those of Samuel, Eli, Saul, and David. Examining characters unfamiliar to many Bible readers, he reveals important lessons for today.

The Historical Jesus Of The Gospels

The earliest substantive sources available for historical Jesus research are in the Gospels themselves; when interpreted in their early Jewish setting, their picture of Jesus is more coherent and plausible than are the competing theories offered by many modern scholars. So argues Craig Keener in The Historical Jesus of the Gospels.

God Is Love

Traces the common theme of God's love through the Bible categorically -- from God's love for himself and his creation to the cross as the ultimate expression of God's love.

Gift And Giver

In Gift and Giver, leading New Testament scholar Craig Keener takes a probing look at the various evangelical understandings of the role of the Holy Spirit in the church. He explores topics such as spiritual gifts, the fruit of the Spirit, the Spirit's power for evangelism, and hearing God's voice.

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Title: IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old & New Testament, 2nd edition (2 vols.)

Benefits of Logos Edition

With the Logos edition, you can reap the maximum benefit from the Bible Background Commentaries by getting easier access to the contents of this series—helping you to use these volumes more efficiently for research and sermon preparation.

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