Adamson's work on the Book of James is part of The New International Commentary on the New Testament. Prepared by some of the world's leading scholars- the series provides an exposition of the New Testament that is thorough and fully abreast of modern scholarship yet faithful to the Scripture as the infallible Word of God.
A quality guidebook that opens up new vistas and insights into the whole Bible Marked by a broad evangelical perspective- up-to-date research- and contributions from respected biblical scholars- The Eerdmans Companion to the Bible offers a reliable and illuminating guide to the entire Bible. Whether readers find the Bible familiar or foreign- they will appreciate the Companion?'s informative ar…
The NIV Application Commentary Ecclesiastes/Song of Songs. Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs have always presented particular challenges to their readers- especially if those readers are seeking to understand them as part of Christian Scripture. Ecclesiastes regularly challenges the reader as to grammar and syntax. The interpretation even of words which occur frequently in the book is often un…
ECPA 2009 Christian Book Award finalist! From Abelard to Zwingli- the history of Christian biblical interpretation has been shaped by great thinkers who delved deeply into the structure and meaning of Christianity's sacred texts. With over two hundred in-depth articles- theDictionary of Major Biblical Interpreters introduces readers to the principal players in that history: their historical and…
In recent decades Christian spirituality- spiritual formation and spiritual theology have become important concepts in the global evangelical community. Consequently- an accessible and reliable academic resource is needed on these topics---one that will offer a discerning orientation to the wealth of ecumenical resources available while still highlighting the distinct heritage and affirming the…
Every reader of the Bible has encountered the powerful- comforting and sometimes puzzling imagery of Scripture. These concrete pictures with their hidden force have struck sharp and lasting impressions on our minds. Their imprint has etched itself on the language and grammar of Christian faith and Western culture.Why then do traditional Bible dictionaries and reference works offer so little hel…
An Exploration of Old Testament Quotations- Allusions- and EchoesOccurring from Matthew through Revelation"This really is a new sort of commentary! For the first time we are given a continuous exegetical reading of the way each New Testament book quotes- alludes to- and evokes the Old Testament Scriptures. This volume will be an immensely useful resource for all kinds of study of the New Testam…
A trio of eminent Old Testament scholars--Francis Brown- R. Driver- and Charles Briggs--spent over twenty years researching- writing- and preparing "The Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon." Since it first appeared in the early part of the twentieth century- BDB has been considered the finest and most comprehensive Hebrew lexicon available to the English-speaking student. Based upon …
This thorough commentary mines recent research to give the Book of Ruth's literary- grammatical- and theological dimensions a rigorous treatment. Hubbard pays particular attention to the skillful literary devices and unique theological perspective of Ruth- using them to propose a new date and purpose for the book. By affirming the story's outcome as a divine providence- Hubbard says- the writer…
Eminently readable- exegetically thorough- and written in an emotionally warm style that flows from his keen sensitivity to the text- Barry Webb's commentary on Judges is just what is needed to properly engage a dynamic- narrative work like the book of Judges. It discusses not only unique features of the stories themselves but also such issues as the violent nature of Judges- how women are port…