Designed for the pastor and Bible teacher, the Zondervan Exegetical
Commentary on the Old Testament features today's top Old Testament
scholars and brings together commentary features rarely gathered
together in one volume. With careful discourse analysis and
interpretation of the Hebrew text, the authors trace the flow of
argument in each Old Testament book, showing that how a biblical author
says something is just as important as what they say.
Commentary on each passage follows a clear structure to help readers
grasp the flow and meaning of the text:
- The Main Idea of the Passage: A one- or two-sentence summary of the
key ideas the biblical author seeks to communicate.
- Literary Context: A brief discussion of the relationship of the
specific text to the book as a whole and to its place within the
broader argument.
- Translation and Exegetical Outline: Commentators provide their own
translations of each text, formatted to highlight its discourse
structure and accompanied by a coherent outline that reflects the flow
and argument of the text.
- Structure and Literary Form: An overview of the literary structure and
rhetorical style adopted by the biblical author, highlighting how
these features contribute to the communication of the main idea of the
passage.
- Explanation of the Text: A detailed commentary on the passage, paying
particular attention to how the biblical authors select and arrange
their materials and how they work with words, phrases, and syntax to
communicate their messages.
- Canonical and Practical Significance: The commentary on each unit will
conclude by building bridges between the world of the biblical author
and other biblical authors and with reflections on the contribution
made by this unit to the development of broader issues in biblical
theology--particularly on how later Old Testament and New Testament
authors have adapted and reused the motifs in question. The discussion
also includes brief reflections on the significance of the message of
the passage for readers today.
The Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament series is the
go-to resource for pastors and Bible teachers looking for deep but
accessible study that equips them to connect the needs of Christians
today with the biblical text.
