An image rich, passage-by-passage commentary that integrates textual
and artifactual context from the ancient Near East to inform our
understanding and interpretation of the Hebrew Bible--while remaining
respectful to the inerrancy of Scripture.
Without a deep knowledge of the ancient cultures the Old Testament was
born from, we can be tempted to impose our own culture on the text,
potentially distorting it. This unique Bible backgrounds commentary
examines:
- The history of the ancient Near East as a means of recovering
knowledge of the events that shaped the lives of the people.
- The archaeology as a means of recovering the lifestyle reflected in
the material cultures.
- The literature of the ancient Near East as a means of understanding
the heart and soul of the people who inhabited the ancient world that
Israel shared.
Detailed exegetical notes are combined with comparative discussions of
the cultural settings that help scholars interpret the writings of the
minor prophets (Hosea through Malachi) and books of wisdom and poetry;
Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs.
This volume of the celebrated Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds
Commentary series brings these 17 books of the Bible into sharper
focus--enabling scholars, pastors, and laity to access rich data from
over one hundred and seventy years of explorations and excavations in
the Near East.
THE ZONDERVAN ILLUSTRATED BIBLE BACKGROUNDS COMMENTARY SERIES
Invites you to enter the world of the Old Testament with a company of
seasoned guides, experts who will give new insights into these cherished
writings. Features:
- Over 2000 photographs, drawings, maps, diagrams, and charts provide a
visual feast that breathes fresh life into the text.
- Passage-by-passage commentary presents archaeological findings,
historical explanations, geographic insights, notes on manners and
customs, and more.
- Analysis into the literature of the ancient Near East will open your
eyes to new depths of understanding both familiar and unfamiliar
passages.
- Written by an international team of 30 specialists, all top scholars
in background studies.
