Overview
Many today find the Old Testament a closed book. The cultural issues seem insurmountable and we are easily baffled by that which seems obscure. Furthermore, without knowledge of the ancient culture we can easily impose our own culture on the text, potentially distorting it.
Endorsements of the Series
This is a unique and important commentary. It is a milestone in the collection and comparative interpretation of ancient Near Eastern texts, pictures, and other archaeological materials as well as geographical, historical, and cultural information as they relate to the Old Testament. There is nothing else like it available today.
Benefits of Logos
Written in a clear, engaging style, the Logos edition these digital volumes of the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary (ZIBBC) series provide a new and accessible approach that more technical expository and exegetical commentaries don’t offer.
About the Editor
John H. Walton is professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College Graduate School.