In the modern church it tends to be the last part of the bible anyone looks at seriously. Perhaps we may look forward to the day when the wisdom of other features of. Guide me, o thou great jehovah is one of the bestknown hymns in the world. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of leviticus. These first five books of scripture present a picture of world origins quite different from modern science. Budd, leviticus, new century bible commentary grand rapids. He is the author or editor of ten books, including major commentaries on leviticus new international commentary on the old testament, genesis 111, genesis 1250 2 volumes, word biblical commentary, the book of numbers tyndale old testament commentary. New international commentary on the old testament nicot 9780802825223 by gordon j. Designed to meet the needs of today, the new bible commentary makes use of recent international scholarship. Now in this uptodate fourth edition, the new bible commentary is positioned to maintain its standing as the leading onevolume commentary on the whole bible well into the 21st century this readable and accessible volume brings together many of the. For 40 years, the new bible commentary has set the standard for works of its. Wenham has 30 books on goodreads with 3896 ratings. Voted one of christianity todays 1995 books of the year. Wenham and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The 21stcentury edition of the new bible commentary offers 66 solid, concise, evangelical commentariesone on each book of the bible. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Gordon wenham has my favorite commentary on this difficult book. Leviticus used to be the first book jewish children studied in the synagogue. The book of leviticus new international commentary on the old testament kindle edition by wenham, gordon j download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Now in this uptodate fourth edition, the new bible commentary is positioned to. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. One of the best singlevolume commentaries out there. Carson, 9780851106489, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Wenham has a remarkable gift for clarity of expression in discussing even the most difficult problems. In the modern church it tends to be the last part of the bible that anyone looks at seriously. The king james version bible commentary is a complete versebyverse commentary. This is nothing but biblical slavery under a new name. Gordon wenham, and with this trend his commentary identifies.
He is a recognized expert on the pentateuch and has written commentaries on genesis, leviticus, and numbers in addition to numerous studies in the old testament. Wenham recent scholarship has shown a marked preference for a simpler analysis of genesis, says dr. I wish it was updated as this version is going on 25 years old, and i also wish it was available in kindle ebook format. Bible reading and bible study with the olive tree bible app from olive tree bible software on your iphone, ipad, android, mac, windows, and kindle fire. Buy the book of leviticus new international commentary on the old testament series by gordon j wenham in hardback format at koorong 0802825222. Best commentaries and books on leviticus logos bible. Wenham, new international commentary on the old testament nicot, eerdmans, 1979, 375 pp. These detailed passagebypassage or versebyverse commentaries, based on the niv text, are accompanied by introductory material on date, authorship, purpose, key themes, outlines, and discussions of recent. Voted one of christianity todays 1995 books of the yearfor 40 years, the new bible commentary has set the standard for works of its kind. Gordon wenham, the perplexing pentateuch, vox evangelica 17 1987. In this excellent commentary on leviticus, gordon wenham takes with equal seriousness both the plain original meaning of the text and its abiding theological value. Now in this uptodate fourth edition, the new bible commentary is positioned to maintain its standing as the leading onevolume commentary on the whole bible well into the 21st century. Because leviticus is largely concerned with subjects that seem incomprehensible and irrelevant today rituals for sacrifice and regulations concerning uncleanness it appears to have nothing to say to twenty. Best commentaries and books on leviticus logos bible software.
Isbn 9780830814428 new bible commentary 4th edition. Especially suited for introductory courses that focus on jesus and the gospels or the gospels and acts, exploring the new testament, volume one introduces students to jewish and grecoroman background literary genres and forms debated issues such as authorship, date and setting content and major themes of each book conventional as well as new approaches to the study of the gospels and acts the. The perplexing pentateuch the laing lecture for 1986 gordon wenham p. New maps, diagrams, charts and tables illuminate the text, and further reading lists are included with each article. This 21st century edition builds on the strengths of the previous three. Mathison says this commentary is not only the best commentary on the book of leviticus, it is one of the best commentaries on any book of the bible that i have read. His exegesis is careful and detailed and always worth consulting. After camping out with the book of leviticus for about 3 monthsreading the scripture and wenham s commentary along the way, i must say i agree 100%.
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His books are always insightful and clearly written. Stuart briscoe, author and pastor ivp is to be congratulated on producing this new edition of the new bible commentary. His terse, crisp style serves well in his interaction with the multiciplity of arguments in primary arenas of scholarly concern. Its not as detailed as some of the following commentaries, but i think its the best starting place for a pastor or bible teacher. People are sentenced to do x days labour for the community instead of going to prison. Then, through the a post at by professor keith mathison, i was alerted to the presence of this commentary by gordon wenham. Exploring the new testament, volume 1 by david wenham. He is the author or editor of ten books, including major commentaries on leviticus new international commentary on the old testament, genesis 111, genesis 1250 2 volumes, word biblical commentary, the book of numbers tyndale old testament. Wenham writes from a generally conservative evangelical viewpoint. He was formerly professor of old testament at the university of gloucestershire. Recent scholarship has shown a marked preference for a simpler analysis of genesis, says dr. In recent years there have been many new developments in biblical scholarship, some challenging and some affirming scriptural accounts. Ever since his commentary on leviticus in the new international commentary series published in the late 70s, wenham has been a favorite author and commentator of mine. The layout of the word biblical commentary series is not the most reader friendly, but in the case of gordon wenhams commentary on genesis, it is certainly worth the trouble.
The book of leviticus new international commentary on the. This volume explores how we can preach faithfully from those texts. Wenham is especially strong on understanding the theological significance of cleannessuncleanness, holiness, and other ritual matters. It is comprehensive in scope, reliable in scholarship, and easy to use. Bought it years ago when i worked in a christian bookstore and had time to try out dozens of commentaries on the market. He is a recognized expert on the pentateuch and has written commentaries on genesis, leviticus, and numbers in addition to. This readable and accessible volume brings together many of. New bible commentary 21st century edition consulting editors.
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To aid in reconstructing the original meaning of the text, wenham draws from studies of old testament ritual and sacrifice that compare and contrast biblical customs with the. Gordon wenham project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The 21stcentury edition of the new bible commentary offers 66 solid. Its authors are leading evangelical theologians who provide practical truths and biblical principles. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. The 21st century edition of the new bible commentary will prove as valuable to the rising generations as its predecessors did to those of us who are older. Bible commentaries guide old testament search this guide search. Carson research professor of new testament, trinity. New international commentary on the old testament nicot by. This readable and accessible volume brings together many of the. The book of leviticus new international commentary on the old testament ebook. After camping out with the book of leviticus for about 3 monthsreading the scripture and wenhams commentary along the way, i.
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