Endorsements
"Let's face it: the Bible can be a challenging book to understand, to say the least. But that sentence will become less true if people use this book.
Gary M. Burge
Gary M. Burge (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is dean of the faculty and visiting professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He previously taught at Wheaton College and Graduate School for twenty-five years. His...
Andrew E. Hill
Andrew E. Hill (PhD, University of Michigan) is professor of Old Testament studies at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. He is the coauthor of A Survey of the Old Testament and the Cornerstone Biblical Commentary on the Minor Prophets, and is...
What is Baker commentary?
This nontechnical, section-by-section commentary on the whole Bible provides reliable and readable interpretations of the Scriptures from forty-two leading evangelical scholars. The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary is a complete revision of the well-known Baker Commentary on the Bible edited by Walter Elwell, now featuring new articles and vibrant full-color images on more than 1,800 pages, complete with photos, maps, and timelines to illustrate the text. This information-packed commentary helps readers gain a deeper understanding of the Bible. Beyond that, it includes practical applications for spiritual and personal guidance, making it invaluable to any believer seeking to get the most out of their Bible study.
What books did John Paulson write?
His published works include The New Testament in Antiquity: A Textbook for Students; The Bible and the Land; Jesus, the Middle Eastern Storyteller; Encounters with Jesus; Jesus and the Land; the NIV Application Commentary on the Letters of John; and the NIV Application Commentary on the Gospel of John.
What is Baker commentary?
This nontechnical, section-by-section commentary on the whole Bible provides reliable and readable interpretations of the Scriptures from forty-two leading evangelical scholars. The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary is a complete revision of the well-known Baker Commentary on the Bible edited by Walter Elwell, now featuring new articles and vibrant full-color images on more than 1,800 pages, complete with photos, maps, and timelines to illustrate the text. This information-packed commentary helps readers gain a deeper understanding of the Bible. Beyond that, it includes practical applications for spiritual and personal guidance, making it invaluable to any believer seeking to get the most out of their Bible study.
Is the Bible a challenging book?
Let's face it: the Bible can be a challenging book to understand, to say the least. But that sentence will become less true if people use this book. It's rare to see this combination of deep scholarship, clear prose, and engaging images--all of which help us hear afresh the Bible's message for us today.
Praise for the Print Edition
Let’s face it: the Bible can be a challenging book to understand, to say the least. But that sentence will become less true if people use this book. It’s rare to see this combination of deep scholarship, clear prose, and engaging images—all of which help us hear afresh the Bible’s message for us today.
About the Editors
Gary M. Burge is professor of New Testament at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois.