A very helpful introductory commentary.
Oswalt has also written a less technical commentary on Isaiah for the NIV Application Commentary series. [, Douglas Moo's commentary on Romans is judged by many to be the best all around evangelical commentary on this epistle. This work, which replaced E. J. It is accessible to students at almost any level.
On the interpretation of chapter 1, Allen agrees with the majority view, taking the description literally. It is an intermediate level commentary that should be of use to laymen, pastors, and scholars. [, The best commentary on Isaiah, hands down, is Motyer's stand alone volume published by InterVarsity Press. The Scofield Study Bible and the Ryrie Study Bible are two of the most popular Christian reference resources of the last century.
[, The commentary on Habakkuk in this volume was written by F.F. [, Lincoln is a world renowned exegete, and his commentary on Ephesians is an example of how he gained this reputation.
[, As noted in the introductory comments to my post on the Top 5 Job commentaries, Kidner has written one of the more helpful introductions to biblical wisdom literature. For those doing serious in-depth study of the book, it is invaluable. Hubbard's commentary on Hosea is a good example why. The book is somewhat longer than one would expect for a commentary in this series on a book the size of Hosea, but that allows Hubbard to dig deeper into the meaning of the text. [, As mentioned in previous "Top 5" posts, the Word Biblical Commentaries have a layout that is truly unfriendly to the reader. His theological commentary on John was originally published in Dutch in two volumes (1987, 1992). A very good introductory-intermediate level commentary. Very highlyrecommended.
For those doing in-depth study of the book, it is invaluable.
Interested in joining the Ligonier team? [, For those seeking an introductory level commentary on Zechariah, the best available is the one by Baldwin in the Tyndale series. I was not disappointed. On the law, Vern Poythresss The Shadow of Christ in the Law of Moses is helpful.
[, As with many other commentaries in the Tyndale series, Selman's work is clear and concise without being simplistic. Robertson places the book in the late ninth or early eighth century, in the very early pre-exilic period. [, Longman's approach to Ecclesiastes differs from that of Eaton somewhat.
This is a very helpful verse-by-verse commentary. [, Like Wenham and Mathews, Hamilton writes from a generally conservative evangelical perspective. [, Originally published in 1971, Leon Morris's commentary on the Gospel of John quickly became a standard of conservative evangelical scholarship on the book. As mentioned previously, Robertson is very helpful at explaining the larger theological themes found within these books. In most of the commentaries in this series, the author will do very well in one or maybe two of those sections. [, Duguid's commentary would be a good addition to the library of any pastor or teacher. 4.82 Rank Score: 7.08 from 11 reviews, 11 featured collections, and 11 user libraries. His commentaries on 1 & 2 Kings are equally outstanding. by Dale C. Allison, Jr. and W. D. Davies. Sprouls book on salvation. Her knowledge of the text is extensive, and her insights into current application are valuable. It still remains on of the best commentaries on this book of Scripture. His commentary takes up 880 pages out of a total of 1245 (a little more than two-thirds of the whole). Hill accomplishes this goal nicely, resulting in a work that will prove especially valuable for pastors and teachers. He doesn't lose the forest for the trees.
This is one of the most thorough commentaries on this book, and because it deals with every aspect of the Greek text, it does require a working knowledge of the original language. This commentary is no exception and is a goldmine for preachers and teachers. It is very well written and very thorough. If you can only afford one commentary, buy the set by Lane and ask someone to purchase Hughes for you as a gift. He is in general agreement with Dillard on the date of the book and the interpretation of the locust plague in chapter 1. This recurring theme is closely connected with the authors understanding of the eschatological ramifications of Christs incarnation and redemptive work. Ultimately, I place France slightly ahead of Carson because of France's interpretation of Matthew 24. [, I will go ahead and say now that all of Dale Ralph Davis' commentaries on the Old Testament historical books are outstanding. Pastors should also consider Iain Duguids Living in the Gap Between Promise and Reality: The Gospel According to Abraham and Living in the Grip of Relentless Grace: The Gospel in the Lives of Isaac & Jacob. [, Preachers and teachers will find the NIVAC commentary by Thielman to be particularly useful in the preparation of sermons and lessons. It remains accessible to the non-specialist. Carsons commentary, however, should not be neglected by anyone doing serious study of this Gospel.
[, Although written from a more critical perspective than Waltke, the commentary on Micah by Andersen and Freedman is worth consulting by those doing in-depth study of the book. A helpful introduction to this part of Holy Scripture is the book The first five books of the Old Testament, the Hebrew Torah, are often called the Pentateuch. Colin Kruse's commentary is no exception. The first five books of the Old Testament, the Hebrew Torah, are often called the Pentateuch. Edward J. [, The Tyndale commentaries are non-technical and introductory level commentaries, but they are surprisingly consistent in their high level of quality. [, There are certain authors whose work serious students of Scripture should go out of their way to read. I live in a small house. Carson's work is characterized by careful and sane exegesis and consideration of all interpretive options.
[, It is difficult to decide between the commentaries by Block and Duguid (See #2 below), but because of its comprehensiveness, I have to consider Block's commentary the most helpful overall. This is now the first commentary on Exodus to which I turn.
[, Japhet's commentary is written from a moderately critical perspective, so it must be used with care, but its thoroughness makes it worth consulting.
Very highly recommended.
Although not technically a commentary, this volume by Ross is an invaluable resource for expositors. [, Busenitz's commentary on Obadiah in the Mentor series is a very clear and helpful contribution to the field. Sproul, who was committed to the Westminster Confession of Faith in its entirety. Some are very helpful, while others overemphasize one or another feature of the series to the neglect of the others. It is therefore accessible to most readers. This commentary on Esther in the Tyndale series is a perfect example of the value of her work. Highly recommended. The Prophecy of Isaiah: An Introduction & Commentary. A large part of my life has been spent thinking about the book of Romans.
This work on the Epistles of John is thorough and accessible. The more technical commentary on the Hebrew text runs continuously across the top of the page, while explanation runs across the bottom. He is currently working on the follow-up volume on 2 Samuel in the same series, but given the fact that the first volume is approximately 700 pages, it may be some time before we see the completed set. Volumes 1 and 3 also contain some very informative appendices. For pastors or teachers who are working through 1 Corinthians, however, Barrett's work should not be missed. 1, Vol. It is difficult to decide whether to place Carson or France in the number one position because both are such outstanding commentaries.
Along with Carson's commentary on Matthew, it is one of the two or three best commentaries in the Expositor's Bible Commentary. Most sets are a very mixed bag. Top 5 Commentaries on the Book of Hebrews The book of Hebrews was likely written sometime before the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70.
Mackay's commentary will be particularly helpful for pastors seeking a way to communicate the meaning of this book to a contemporary audience For those seeking an introductory level commentary, Hubbard is probably the best place to begin. Of all the commentaries on Hebrews that I have looked at and used, I have found the two-volume set by William Lane to be the most helpful. [, The layout of the Word Biblical Commentary series is not the most reader friendly, but in the case of Gordon Wenham's commentary on Genesis, it is certainly worth the trouble. It should not be neglected by anyone interested in Paul's letter. NICNT.
The Tyndale commentary on Joshua is particularly good. Although it is a bit more technical than the introductory level works by Davis, this commentary, like the others in this series, is accessible to virtually any reader. His commentary is distinctive in its emphasis on the social-historical context of the Gospel.
However, I would urge all who teach and preach on the Sermon on the Mount to be sure they do not to pass up Martyn Lloyd-Jones Studies in the Sermon on the Mount. Like the other contributions to this series, it is written at an introductory level and is accessible to all readers. [, Although volume 3 of the Expositor's Bible Commentary contains commentaries on Deuteronomy - 2 Samuel, Youngblood's work on Samuel takes up approximately half of the entire volume. Oswalt has also written a less technical commentary on Isaiah for the NIV Application Commentary series. A helpful introduction to this part of Holy Scripture is the book From Paradise to the Promised Land by T. D. Alexander. All Hebrew and Aramaic is transliterated. He appears also to take the majority view of chapter 1, seeing the description of the locust plague as a reference to literal locusts.
It is well worth consulting.
The first was a small commentary that appeared in the Tyndale series together with small commentaries on Obadiah and Jonah. Eaton views Ecclesiastes as an apologetic essay. [, Anyone who enjoys reading good commentaries should make an effort to get everything by Leon Morris. For those who do not require the detailed exegetical information an abridged version is also available. [, Those who are looking for a brief non-technical commentary on the book of Isaiah would do well to consider the volume by Barry Webb in the Bible Speaks Today series. It should be consulted along with Motyer. Best Commentaries | Old and New Testament Bible Commentary reviews, ratings, and prices Reviews and Ratings aggregate rankings based on journals, books, and users how it works Featured Collections Lists of books recommended by scholars, seminaries, and universities.
This commentary on Haggai is such a book. [, David W. Baker contributed the commentary on Obadiah to the Tyndale series in 1988. [, Reformed readers of this blog will recognize Ridderbos from his works on the theology of Paul and the kingdom of God. I find each of them almost equally useful, albeit in different ways. Knight takes a thoroughly conservative and orthodox approach to the interpretation of the letters, rightly attributing them to Paul. Eerdmans, 1995.
His commentary on the Epistles of John is a valuable contribution to the literature. In this post, I will briefly describe five of the most generally helpful commentaries available on the first book of the Bible. While I may not agree with every exegetical conclusion Lane makes, he is always worth reading on a given passage. His commentary on Ephesians is in a volume that also contains his commentaries on Colossians and Philemon, so it is not as thorough as some of the commentaries mentioned above, but Bruce is always worth consulting.
These works provide very helpful contextual information. [, Another commentary that should be consulted by preachers is the contribution to The Preacher's Commentary series by David Hubbard. Although a bit too technical for most readers, it will be of benefit to seminary students and others doing in-depth study of the text. You might not think it possible to write an almost 1000 page commentary on a book of the Bible that generally takes up less than 10 pages. The feedback was very positiv A little over a decade ago (2008-2009), I put together a series of blog posts on the best commentaries for each book of the Bible. [, There is such a wealth of commentaries on Deuteronomy that it is difficult to select the best. Because of the space limitations in the BST series, my expectations for his commentary on Exodus were minimal, but I was pleasantly surprised. [, The best commentary on the Book of Nahum is the volume in the NICOT series by O. Palmer Robertson. [, The JPS Torah commentaries are written by Jewish scholars and are quite technical, but for those who are interested in digging deeply into the text, they usually offer numerous valuable insights. [, F.F. This commentary is rich in exegetical and theological insight. The section of the book on the Song of Songs should prove just as helpful to preachers and others looking for practical application. Among the new contributions is the commentary on Hebrews byR.T.France. Baldwin contributed several commentaries to this series, including those on Esther, Daniel, and the post-exilic prophets Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. Baldwin also questions the arguments of those who identify Jonah as a work of fiction. [, Wiseman's contribution to the Tyndale series is another strong contribution.
His commentary on Hebrews is one of those. He deals with every aspect of the text and digs into the theology of the book. [, George Knight's commentary on the Pastoral Epistles is the best contemporary commentary on these books.
This commentary will be particularly helpful for pastors. It is theologically deep and refreshingly practical, all the while remaining very readable. Keener also includes an extensive bibliography (over 150 pages). Whether you agree or disagree on that point, however, his commentary is always worth consulting on these books. [, Iain Duguid's commentary is primarily directed toward pastors and teachers, but it will benefit any reader.
Top 3 Commentaries Technical Evangelical Oswalt, John N. The Book of Isaiah. The Tyndale set is one of the very few I would suggest as a whole. His massive three-volume commentary on Isaiah is something of a modern classic among Reformed students of Scripture. John Goldingays The Theology of the Book of Isaiah should be consulted. His classic commentary on Ephesians is still worth reading today.
Young was one of the founding faculty at Westminster Theological Seminary and taught Old Testament there for many years. With all of the different approaches to interpreting Ecclesiastes, I find Eaton's particularly helpful. [, If you can afford more than one commentary on Leviticus, Hartley's commentary in the WBC series is a good choice. It is not as lengthy as his other works, but Wenham is able to say more of significance in one page than most commentators say in ten pages. 17:9-11. Among them are those by Richard Belcher, Bruce Waltke, Nahum Sarna, John E. Hartley, and Umberto Cassuto (Vol. Alexander, T. Desmond; Baker, David W.; Waltke, Bruce K. Old Testament Backgrounds, Introductions, and Theologies, New Testament Backgrounds, Introductions, and Theologies, series of blog posts on Ligonier's website. The three paperback volumes are somewhat expensive (see links above), but they are a bargain compared to the hardcovers, which run approximately $150 each! 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He is not as well-known as some of the other commentators mentioned in these posts, but he was a godly man, and his devotion to Jesus Christ is evident on the pages of his commentary on Job. It will prove especially valuable for preachers. 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. They are all thorough and readable, a rare combination in commentaries. France has done extensive work on the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament, which suits him particularly well as a commentator onHebrews. This article is part of the Top 5 Commentaries collection. [, Pratt's commentary on 1 & 2 Chronicles is distinctive in that it concerns itself primarily with the theological aspects of the books. OLD TESTAMENT: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra & Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi, NEW TESTAMENT: The Gospel of Matthew, The Gospel of Mark, The Gospel of Luke, The Gospel of John, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians & Philemon, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, The Pastoral Epistles, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter & Jude, The Epistles of John, Revelation. in International Critical Commentary. He is particularly helpful in drawing out theological implications of the text. Highly recommended. His exegesis is careful and detailed and always worth consulting. Nevertheless, a list based on aggregate reviews is likely to point many people in the right direction to find the right resource for their purposes. View our current career opportunities. [, The NIVAC series is a mixed bag, but Gerald Wilson's initial volume on the Psalms is one of the standouts. His book covers the common prophetic themes of impending judgment and future restoration, but Isaiah also focuses much attention on the coming messianic King, the servant of God.
[, Sometimes recommending the best commentary on a given biblical book is difficult. It is a good companion to the work mentioned above by Clowney. His commentary on the letters to the Corinthians is a classic. He also takes a minority view on the interpretation of Joel chapter 1, seeing the locust invasion as a figurative description of a human army rather than a literal locust plague.
[, Derek Thomas describes this commentary as "wonderful," and I concur. David Allens Lukan Authorship of Hebrews is also a fascinating work worth reading. Before proceeding to specific commentaries on each book, there are two older commentary sets that I highly recommend for every book of the Old and New Testament. Sprouls book on salvation. To the best of my knowledge, he will not be writing the second volume on Psalms in the NIVAC series, but this should not deter students of Scripture from using this first volume, which covers Psalms 1-72. J. Alec Motyer has written a large number of books and commentaries over the course of his career. It is an example of conservative evangelical scholarship at its best. Highly recommended. On the tabernacle theme, G. K. Beales The Temple of God and the Churchs Mission is an invaluable must-read. [, 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. Top 5 Commentaries on Every Book of the Bible.
The first volume includes his commentary on the Epistles of John. His commentary on Numbers is well-written and aimed specifically at pastors. Like all of the commentaries in this series, it emphasizes the big picture and the overall flow of the text.
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