Recommended Commentaries

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	Introduction to the Old Testament as Scripture By Brevard Childs, Fortress Press, 1979. Seeks to describe the form and function of the Hebrew Bible in its role as sacred scripture for Israel.
	An Introduction to the Old Testament By Dilliard and Longman, Zondervan, 1994. Evangelical in its perspective. Interacts spirit with the historical-critical method.
	Covenant and Creation: a Theology of the Old Testament Covenants By William J Dumbrell, Biblical and Theological Classics Library, vol. 12. Authentic Media, 2002. Demonstrates God's developing relationship with his people leading toward a new covenant and a new creation.
	The Dead Sea Scrolls Translated By F. Garcia, Eerdmans, 1996. Includes introductions to each manuscript with a history of its discovery and its historical context
	Introduction to the Old Testament By R.K. Harrison, Hendrickson Publishers, Inc., 2004. Includes a review of Old Testament Studies and a Special Supplement on the Apocrypha
	Survey of the Old Testament By Andrew E. Hill and John H. Walton, 2nd Edition, Zondervan, 2000. Explores the purpose and message of each book. Literary approach. Introduces the reader to Israelite and Near Eastern history, archaeology, the formation of the canon, and geography.
	Symbolism of the Biblical World By Othmar Keel, Eisenbrauns, 1997. Great for cultural background.
	Ancient Israelite Literature in Its Cultural Context By John H. Walton, Zondervan, 1994. Surveys within the various literary genres the parallels between the Bible and the literature of the ancient Near East. Evangelical in approach.
	Context of Scripture William W. Hallo and K. Lawson Younger, eds., 3 vols., Brill Academic Publishers, 2003. Canonical Compositions from the Biblical World
	Dictionary of Biblical Imagery Leland Ryken, James C. Wilhoit, Tremper Longman III, eds. Intervarsity Press, 1998. Explores the images, symbols, motifs, metaphors and literary patterns found in the Bible.
	International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Geoffrey W. Bromiley, ed., 4 vols, Eerdmans, 1995. Contains articles on persons and places mentioned in the Bible, words in the Bible that have significant theological or ethical meaning, and terminology that touches on the transmission and interpretation of the Bible. A great preaching resource -- delivers a lot of informatoin quickly.

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	Genesis
	Genesis: A Bible Commentary for Preaching and Teaching By, Walter Brueggemann, Interpretation, 1982. Excellent for preaching. Brueggemann nicely highlights key textual features that fit nicely into sermons.
	The Book of Genesis 1-17; 18-50 By Victor P. Hamilton, NICOT, 1990, 1995. American evangelical. Interaction with historical methodologies.
	Understanding Genesis By Nahum M. Sarna, Jewish Theological Seminary of America, 1966. A good commentary from a Jewish perspective.
	Genesis: A Commentary By Bruce K Waltke with Cathi J. Fredricks, Zondervan, 2001. Explores the first book of the Bible as "theological literature."
	Genesis 1-15 and Genesis 16-50 By Gordon J. Wenham, Word, 1987, 1994. British evangelical. Interaction with historical methodologies. Excellent exegesis and interpretation. Each section contains both technical textual information and sermon-friendly "Explanation" sections.
	Genesis 1-11; 12-36; 37-50 By Claus Westermann, Augsburg, 1984, 1985, 1986. Very historical. Classic. Very detailed exegesis.
	Genesis: A Commentary By Gerard von Rad, OTL, 1972. Source critical orientation but richly theological
	Exodus
	The Book of Exodus By Brevard Childs, OTL. 1974. A very technical analysis of the text. However, note the excellent "Theological Reflection" and "Excursus" essays.
	Exodus By T.E. Fretheim, Interpretation, 1991. An exellent commentary for preaching. Although lacking in textual exegetical detail, this volume makes great observations. Note Fretheim's overall approach to Exodus and its vital connections to Genesis.
	Exodus By C. Houtman, Peeters, 1994-1999. Dutch Reformed scholar. Exhaustive and very useful in exegesis and interpretation. Very expensive. Use in library.
	Exploring Exodus: The Heritage of Biblical Israel By Nahum M. Sarna, Schocken Books, 1996. Good commentary from Jewish perspective.
	Leviticus
	Leviticus By John E. Hartley, Word, 1992. Solid exegesis. Attention to Hebrew. Links material to the New Testament. As throughout the Word series, the material gives both good technical observations and solid explanatory material.
	Leviticus 1-16; 17-22; and 23-27 By Jacob Milgrom, AB, 1991, 2000, 2001. Exhaustive exegesis employing critical and literary methodologies. A must for scholarship. Highly motivated students of the text will find it useful. The author writes from a Jewish point of view.
	The Book of Leviticus By Gordon, J Wenham, NICOT. 1981. British evangelical. The single best commentary for a preacher because of consistent effort to read the text in the light of the New Testament. Highly recommended!
	Numbers
	The Book of Numbers By Timothy R. Ashley, NICOT. 1993. Balances technical information and homiletic-devotional interpretation. Written with the evangelical tradition.
	Numbers 1-20 By B. Levine, AB. 1991. Exhaustive exegesis employing critical and literary methodologies.
	Numbers By Dennis T. Olson, Interpretation, 1996. Integrates historical and theological studies. Innovative in approach to the structure of Numbers. Highlights Olson's theme that Numbers is all about "The death of the old and the birth of the new."
	Deuteronomy
	Deuteronomy By Walter Brueggemann, AOTC. 2001. Shows the significance of the Book of Deuteronomy to the shape and substance of Israel's faith in the Old Testament. Excellent for preaching.
	The Book of Deuteronomy By Peter C Craigie, NICOT. 1976. Solid evangelical treatment. Presents the message of the book very clearly.
	Deuteronomy By Patrick D. Miller, Interpretation. 1990. Helpful introduction. General exegesis and interpretation. Integrates historical and theological studies. Pays great attention to the speeches in Deuteronomy.
	Joshua
	Joshua Richard D. Nelson, OTL. 1997. Understands Joshua to be a theological accounting what later generations believed about Israel's receiving the land. Helpful treatment of text.
	The Book of Joshua By Marten H Woudstra, NICOT. 1981. Solid exegesis and interpretation. Woudstra provides good links to NT material.
	Judges
	Judges By J. Clinton McCann, Jr. Interpretation, 2002. Interprets Judges for the church and for the present time
	Ruth
	Ruth By Katherine Doob Sakenfeld, Interpretation, 1999. Integrates historical and theological studies. Emphasizes literary approach.
	The Book of Ruth By Robert L. Hubbard, NICOT, 1988. Solid exegesis and interpretation. Historical. Evangelical.
	Ruth: A Commentary Kirsten Nielsen, OTL. 1997. Paints a rich and subtle portrait of its characters. Traces the many connections between this story and other Biblical passages.
	1 and 2 Samuel
	First and Second Samuel By Walter Brueggemann, Interpretation,1971, 1973. Good for teaching and preaching. As always, Brueggemann wonderfully expands our appreciation for very familiar stories by unearthing vital components of the Hebrew text. Translates very well to sermons.
	I & II Samuel: a commentary By Robert P. Gordon, Zondervan, 1986. Exegetical, non-literary approach. British Evangelical.
	1 and 2 Kings
	I Kings By Martin J. Mulder, Historic Commentary on the Old Testament. Peeters, 1998. Exegetically detailed. Academic.
	My God Is Yahweh: Elijah and Ahab in an Age of Apostasy By M.B. Van't Veer, Paideia Press, 1981. Highly recommended, but may be difficult to find.
	I Kings Jerome T. Walsh, ed. Berit Olam Series. Liturgical Press, 1996. A literary study of the received shape of I Kings. Provides insightful analyses of the structure of most large pericopes.
	1, 2 Kings: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Holy Scripture By Paul R. House, NAC. 1998. Aware of recent advances in literary study of scripture. Focus on theology and application.
	Kings 1-2. Lynne M Deming, ed. Basic Bible Commentary, Abingdon, 1994.
	1 and 2 Chronicles
	I Chronicles By Roddy Braun, Word, 1986. Good exegesis and interpretation from a Lutheran vantage point.
	2 Chronicles By Raymond B. Dillard, Word, 1987. Good exegesis and interpretation in the Reformed tradition.
	I & II Chronicles By Sara Japhet, OTL. 1993. Considered a must have for Chronicles studies.
	Ezra-Nehemiah
	The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah By F. Charles Fensham, NICOT. 1982. Good exegesis and interpretation. Balanced treatment of the historical problems.
	Ezra-Nehemiah By Mark A. Thorntveit, Interpretation, 1992. Theological reading of Ezra-Nehemiah. Emphasizes its character as narrative and story.
	Esther
	Esther: an introduction and commentary Joyce G. Baldwin, TYN. 1984.
	Esther: a commentary Jon D. Levenson, Westminster John Knox, 2004. Levenson is a highly insightful Jewish commentator who takes a literary approach to the text.
	Job
	1 & 2 Maccabees, Job, Psalms. J. Clinton McCann, NIB, vol. 4, 1996.
	The Book of Job: a commentary Norman C. Habel, OTL. 1985. Academic.
	Psalms
	Psalms 101-150. By Leslie C. Allen, Word, 2002. Explores how Psalms demonstrates the spiritual life of Israel.
	The Message of the Psalms: a Theological Commentary By Walter Bruggemann, Augsburg Publishing, 1984. Brueggemann's language translates readily to sermons, and he is not afraid to tackle difficult issues raised in the psalms.
	Psalms 1-50 By Peter C. Craigie, Word, 1983. Communicates the emotional and theological impact of the Psalms as originally experienced by the people of Israel in their public worship and in private devotions.
	The Vitality of Worship: a commentary on the book of Psalms By Robert Davidson, Eerdmans, 1998. Focus on spirituality formed by solid exegesis.
	Psalms By James Limburg, Westminster John Knox, 2000. Popular style. Good for illustrations.
	Psalms. By J. Luther Mays, Interpretation. 1994. Sets forth what the psalms say about God, creation, humanity, and the life of faith. Proceeds with an awareness that the psalms were originally composed for worship. Mays is often lyric in stirring observations on the psalms. Great for preachers.
	1 & 2 Maccabees, Job, Psalms. J. Clinton McCann, NIB, vol. 4, 1996.
	Psalms 51-100 Marvin E. Tate, Word, 1991.
	Zondervan NIV Study Bible. 2002. Notes by John Stek on Psalms.
	Wisdom Books
	Ecclesiastes, and Song and Songs By Ellen F. Davis, WBC. 2000. Popular style. Good for teaching and preaching.
	The Wisdom of Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes: An Introduction to Wisdom Literature. By Derek Kidner, Intervarsity Press, 1985. Explains the structure of the texts, their relationship to each other, and their unique position within the canon.
	Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song and Songs By Roland Murphy, NIBC. 1999.
	Proverbs
	Proverbs: a commentary. By Richard J. Clifford, OTL. 1999. Focuses on the rhetoric of Proverb and its relevance for contemporary living.
	Proverbs By Roland E. Murphy, Word, 1998. Academic.
	Proverbs - Sirach By Ray van Leeuwen, NIB, vol. 5. 1997. Recommended as the best commentary for Proverbs.
	Ecclesiastes
	A Time to Tear Down and a Time to Build Up: A Rereading of Ecclesiastes. By Michael V. Fox, Eerdmans, 1999. Written from a Jewish perspective.
	The book of Ecclesiastes By Tremper Longman, III. NICOT, 1998. Canonical-Christocentric approach.
	Song of Songs
	Song of Songs By Marvin H. Pope. AB. 1977. Academic.
	Isaiah
	Isaiah By Walter Brueggemann, 2 vols. WBC. 1998.
	Isaiah By Brevard Childs, OTL. 2000. Academic.
	Isaiah 1-39. By Christopher R. Seitz, Interpretation, 1993.
	Isaiah - Ezekiel By Christopher R. Seitz, NIB, vol. 6, 2001.
	Jeremiah
	To Pluck Up, To Tear Down: A Commentary on Jeremiah 1-25 By Walter Brueggemann, International Theological Commentary, Eerdmans, 1990.
	To Build, To Plant : A Commentary on Jeremiah 26-52 By Walter Brueggemann, International Theological Commentary. Eerdmans, 1991.
	Jeremiah 1 & 2 By William L Holladay, Hermenaia. Fortress Press, 1986, 1989. Academic.
	Jeremiah 26-52 By Gerald Keown, Pamela Scalise, and Thomas Smothers, Word, 1995.
	Jeremiah 1-20 : A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary By Jack R. Lundbom, AB, 1999.
	Judgment and Promise. An Interpretation of the Book of Jeremiah By J. Gordon McConville, Eisenbrauns, 1993. Treatment of the text as a whole. Development on themes and structure.
	Jeremiah By J. A. Thompson, NICOT. 1980.
	Lamentations
	Lamentations: Issues and Interpretation By Claus Westermann, Fortress Press, 1994.
	Lamentations : A Commentary By Adele Berlin, OTL. 2002.
	Lamentations By Johan Renkema, Peeters, 1998.
	Ezekiel
	The Book of Ezekiel By Daniel Isaac Block, NICOT, 1997, 1998. A significant two-volume work on Ezediel that translates very well for preaching. Block spoke at CTS in June of 2005.
	Daniel - See Minor Prophets
	Minor Prophets
	Minor Prophets I By Elizabeth Achtemeier, NIBC. 1996.
	Nahum-Malachi By Elizabeth Achtemeier, Interpretation, 1986.
	The Minor Prophets: An Expositional Commentary By James Montgomery Boice, Zondervan, 1983. Great for adult education and sermon preparation.
	Hosea-Micah By James Limburg, Interpretation, 1998.
	The Minor Prophets: An Exegetical and Expository Commentary By Thomas Edward McComiskey, 3 vols. Baker, 1990, 1993, 1998. Technical/academic exposition and accessible verse by verse commentary.
	The Twelve Prophets NIB, vol. 7, 1996.
	Hosea
	Hosea: a commentary By James L. Mays, OTL. 1969.
	Joel - See Minor Prophets
	Amos
	Amos: a commentary By James L Mays, OTL. 1969
	Obadiah - See Minor Prophets
	Jonah
	Jonah: a commentary By James Limburg, OTL. 1993.
	Jonah : a new translation with introduction, commentary, and interpretations. By Jack. M. Sasson, AB. 1990.
	Micah
	Micah: a commentary By James L. Mays, OTL. 1976.
	Micah the Prophet By Hans Walter Wolff, Fortress Press, 1981.
	Nahum
	Nahum By Walter A. Maier, Concordia Classic Commentary. Concordia Publishing House, 1987.
	Habakkuk - See Minor Prophets
	Zephaniah - See Minor Prophets
	Haggai - See Minor Prophets
	Zechariah - See Minor Prophets
	Malachi
	Malachi: God's Unchanging Love Walter. C Kaiser, Baker, 1984.

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	Matthew
	A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Gospel according to Saint Matthew By Dale Allison and W.D. Davis. ICC. 1997. Academic
	The Christbook: Matthew 1-12. By Frederick Dale Bruner, Eerdmans, 2004.
	The Churchbook: Matthew 13-28. By Frederick Dale Bruner, Eerdmans, 2004. For preachers, Buruner's two volumes on Matthew are about as good as it gets. Excellent textual insight and very practical applications.
	Matthew for Today: A Running Commentary on the Gospel according to St Matthew By Michael Green, Hodder and Stoughton, 1988.
	The Sermon on the Mount: A Foundation for Understanding By Robert Guelich, Word Books, 1982. A very fine resource for preachers.
	Matthew 1-13 & 14-28 By Donald A. Hagner, Word, 1993, 1994.
	The Gospel of Matthew By David Hill, New Century Biblical Commentary. Eerdmans, 1981.
	Matthew By John P. Meier, M. Glazier, 1980.
	Mark
	Following Jesus: Discipleship in Mark By Earnest Best, Dept. of Biblical Studies, University of Sheffield, 1981. Academic.
	Preaching Mark in Two Voices By Blount & Charles, Presbyterian Publishing, 2002.
	Mark 1-8:26 By Robert A. Guelich, Word. 1989. Guelich died before completing his work on Mark but this volume is beautifully done for pastors.
	Mark 8:27-16:20 By Craig Evans, Word. 1999.
	Mark 1-8 By Joel Marcus, AB, 2000.
	Luke
	Luke By Darrell L. Bock, BECNT, 1994, 1997.
	Jesus and the New Age: A Commentary on St. Luke's Gospel By Frederick W. Danker, Fortress Press, 1988.
	The Gospel according to Luke: Introduction, Translation, and Notes. By Joseph A. Fitzmeyer, AB. 1985. Academic
	The Gospel of Luke By Joel B Green, NICNT, 1997. An excellent contemporary commentary with good observations that translate well for preaching.
	Commentary on Luke By I. Howard Marshall, NIGTC, 1997. A somewhat technical commentary that provides a close reading of the Greek text.
	Preaching the Gospel of Luke By Keith F. Nickle, Westminster John Knox Press, 2000. Useful for preaching.
	Luke By Robert C. Tannehill, ANTC. 1996.
	Parables
	Interpreting the Parables By Craig L. Blomberg, Intervarsity Press, 1990. Canonical Approach.
	The Challenge of Jesus' Parables By Richard N. Longenecker, Eerdmans, 2000. Essays on Exegesis.
	John
	The Gospel according to John I-XII & XII-XXI By Raymond Edward Brown, AB. 1966. Comprehensive.
	Symbolism in the Fourth Gospel By Craig Koester, Fortress Press, 2003.
	The Gospel according to John By Leon Morris, NICNT, 1994.
	Acts
	A critical and exegetical commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By C.K. Barrett, ICC, 1994, 1999. Academic.
	Acts: Gospel of the Spirit By Justo Gonzalez, Orbis Books, 2001.
	Acts By William H. Willimon, Interpretation Series, John Knox Press 1988. A fine commentary for preacher. Willimon's prose is sermon-like to begin with.
	The Spirit, the Church, and the World: the Message of Acts By John Stott, Intervarsity Press, 1990. Good for preaching.
	The Acts of the Apostles : A Socio-rhetorical Commentary By Ben Witherington, III, Eerdmans, 1997. Academic. Good for historical background.
	Romans
	Romans By James D.G. Dunn, Word. 1998.
	Commentary on Romans By Ernst Käsemann, Eerdmans, 1980.
	The Epistle to the Romans By Douglas J. Moo, NICNT. 1996. A newer commentary with rich insights for sermon-making.
	Romans By Thomas R. Schreiner, BECNT. 1998.
	1 Corinthians
	The First Epistle to the Corinthians By Gordon Fee, NICNT. 1987. An all-around solid commentary with good textual insight and fine observations that work well in sermons.
	1 Corinthians by David Garland, BECNT, 2003.
	First Corinthians By Richard Hays, Interpretation, 1997.
	2 Corinthians
	2 Corinthians By Paul Barnett, NICNT, 1997.
	2 Corinthians By Scott Hafemann, NIVAC. 2000.
	2 Corinthians By Ralph Martin, Word. 1986.
	Galatians
	Galatians By G. Walter Hansen, InterVarsity Press, 1994.
	Galatians By Richard Longenecker, Word. 1990.
	Interpreting Galatians: Explorations in Exegetical Method. By Moises Silva, Baker. 2001.
	Galatians By Ben Witherington, Eerdmans, 1998.
	Ephesians
	Ephesians By Markus Barth, AB. 1974.
	A critical and exegetical commentary on Ephesians By Earnest Best, ICC, 1998. Academic.
	Colossians, Philemon, and Ephesians By F.F. Bruce, NICNT. 1984.
	Ephesians By Andrew T. Lincoln, Word. 1990.
	The letter to the Ephesians By Peter Thomas O'Brien, Pillar. 1999.
	Ephesians By Klyne Snodgrass, NIVAC. 1996.
	God's New Society: The Message of Ephesians. By John Stott, Intervarsity Press, 1979.
	Philippians
	Paul's Letter to the Philippians By Gordon Fee,. NICNT., 1995.
	The epistle to the Philippians : a commentary on the Greek text By Peter Thomas O'Brien, NIGTC, 1991.
	Philippians By Frank Thielman, NIVAC. 1995.
	Colossians
	Colossians, Philemon, and Ephesians F.F. Bruce, NICNT, 1984.
	Colossians & Philemon By James Dunn, NIGNT, 1996
	Colossians & Philemon By Murray Harris, Eerdmans, 1991
	1 and 2 Thessalonians
	1 and 2 Thessalonians By Greg Beale, InterVaristy, 2003.
	1 and 2 Thessalonians By Michael Holmes, NIVAC, 1998.
	First and Second Thessalonians By Beverly Gaventa, Interpretation, 1998. Gaventa writes with preachers in mind. Solid textual commentary with practical applications.
	1 & 2 Thessalonians By Gene Green, Pillar, 2002.
	The Epistles to the Thessalonians : A Commentary on the Greek text By Charles A. Wanamaker, NIGTC. 1990.
	1 and 2 Timothy, Titus
	1 and 2 Timothy, Titus By Gordon Fee, NIBC. 1998.
	Letter's to Paul's Delegates: 1 & 2 Timothy & Titus By Luke Timothy Johnson, AB, ;
	The Pastoral Epistles : A Commentary on the Greek Text By George W. Knight, NIGTC. 1992.
	The Pastoral Epistles I. Howard Marshall, ICC, 2004.
	Philemon
	Colossians, Philemon, and Ephesians By F.F. Bruce, NICNT. 1984.
	Colossians & Philemon By James Dunn, NIGNT, 1996.
	Colossians & Philemon By Murray Harris, Eerdmans, 1991.
	Hebrews
	Hebrews By Thomas G. Long, Interpretation, 1997. Long is an outstanding preacher and so knows how to help other preachers access the text for sermon-writing.
	James
	James By Peter H. Davids, NICNT. 1982.
	The Letter of James: An Introduction and Commentary By Douglas J Moo, Pillar, 2000.
	The Message of James By Alec Moyter, BST, 1995.
	1 Peter
	The First Epistle of Peter. By Peter H. Davids, NICNT, 1990.
	1 Peter By Paul D Achtemeier, Hermeneia, Fortress, 1996. Academic.
	The First Epistle of St. Peter: The Greek Text with Introduction, Notes and Essays By Edward Gordon Selwyn, Thornapple Commentaries, Baker, 1981.
	2 Peter, Jude
	Jude, 2 Peter. By Richard Bauckham, Word, 1983.
	1,2, and 3 John
	The Epistles of John By Raymond Edward Brown, AB, 1982.
	Revelation
	Revelation By David Edward Aune, Word,1997, 1998. Academic.
	The Book of Revelation : A Commentary on the Greek Text G.K.. Beale, NIGTC, 1999. Academic.
	The Letters to the Seven Churches of Asia By Colin Hemer, Eerdmans, 2000.
	Revelation: Down to Earth By Edwin Walhout, Eerdmans, 2000.
	Revelation By Grant R. Osborne, BECNT, 2003.
	The Book of Revelation By Robert H. Mounce, NICNT, 1998.
	The Apocalypse of John; Studies in Introduction, with a Critical and Exegetical Commentary By Isbon Thaddeus Beckwith, The Macmillan Company, 1919.
	The Book of Revelation: Justice and Judgment By Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza, 2nd edition, Commentary of the New Testament. Augsburg Fortress Press, 1998.

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	Commentary for the Old Testament By C. F. Keil and F. Delitzsch, Hendrickson Publishers, 1996. Still a very good commentary for the Old Testament.
	Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries Theodore Hiebert, et. al. eds., Abingdon Press. Critical commentaries on the books of the Old Testament. Intended for theological students and pastors.
	Eerdman's Commentary on the Bible James D. G. Dunn and John W. Rogerson, eds., Eerdmans, 2003. Good layperson's resource.
	Expositors Bible Commentary Frank E. Gaebelein ed. Zondervan, 1991. Good for general use.
	Hermeneia: a critical and historical commentary on the Bible Eldon Jay Epp, ed., Fortress Press. Highly academic and comprehensive.
	New Interpreters Bible Leander Keck, ed., Abingdon Press. Broad range of applications. Commentary verse by verse and reflection on practical issues.

	Introduction to the New Testament By Carson, Moo, & Morris, Zondervan, 1992.
	Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels Intervarsity Press, 1992.
	Dictionary of New Testament Background Intervarsity Press, 2000.
	Zondervan Illustrated Bible Background Commentary Clinton E. Arnold, ed. Zondervan, 2002.
	Dictionary of New Testament Theology Colin Brown, ed. 4 vols. Zondervan, 1971.
	The Birth and Death of the Messiah Raymond Brown, Bantam Books, 1999.
	Jesus and the Victory of God By N.T. Wright, Fortress Press, 1997.
	The Theology of the New Testament By George Eldon Ladd, Eerdmans, 1993.

	New Testament Commentary Survey By D.A. Carson, Baker, 2002.
	Commentary and Reference Survey: a comprehensive guide to biblical and theological resources By John Glynn, Kregel, 2003.
	Old Testament Commentary Survey By Tremper Longman, III, Baker 2003.

Recommended Commentaries

Commentary Surveys (show | hide)

New Testament Commentary Survey By D.A. Carson, Baker, 2002.

Commentary and Reference Survey: a comprehensive guide to biblical and theological resources By John Glynn, Kregel, 2003.

Old Testament Commentary Survey By Tremper Longman, III, Baker 2003.

Commentary Series and Single Volume Works (show | hide)

Commentary for the Old Testament By C. F. Keil and F. Delitzsch, Hendrickson Publishers, 1996.

Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries Theodore Hiebert, et. al. eds., Abingdon Press.

Eerdman's Commentary on the Bible James D. G. Dunn and John W. Rogerson, eds., Eerdmans, 2003.

Expositors Bible Commentary Frank E. Gaebelein ed. Zondervan, 1991.

Hermeneia: a critical and historical commentary on the Bible Eldon Jay Epp, ed., Fortress Press.

New Interpreters Bible Leander Keck, ed., Abingdon Press.

OT Reference Works (show | hide)

Introduction to the Old Testament as Scripture By Brevard Childs, Fortress Press, 1979.

An Introduction to the Old Testament By Dilliard and Longman, Zondervan, 1994.

Covenant and Creation: a Theology of the Old Testament Covenants By William J Dumbrell, Biblical and Theological Classics Library, vol. 12. Authentic Media, 2002.

The Dead Sea Scrolls Translated By F. Garcia, Eerdmans, 1996.

Introduction to the Old Testament By R.K. Harrison, Hendrickson Publishers, Inc., 2004.

Survey of the Old Testament By Andrew E. Hill and John H. Walton, 2nd Edition, Zondervan, 2000.

Symbolism of the Biblical World By Othmar Keel, Eisenbrauns, 1997.

Ancient Israelite Literature in Its Cultural Context By John H. Walton, Zondervan, 1994.

Context of Scripture William W. Hallo and K. Lawson Younger, eds., 3 vols., Brill Academic Publishers, 2003.

Dictionary of Biblical Imagery Leland Ryken, James C. Wilhoit, Tremper Longman III, eds. Intervarsity Press, 1998.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Geoffrey W. Bromiley, ed., 4 vols, Eerdmans, 1995.

NT Reference Works (show | hide)

Introduction to the New Testament By Carson, Moo, & Morris, Zondervan, 1992.

Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels Intervarsity Press, 1992.

Dictionary of New Testament Background Intervarsity Press, 2000.

Zondervan Illustrated Bible Background Commentary Clinton E. Arnold, ed. Zondervan, 2002.

Dictionary of New Testament Theology Colin Brown, ed. 4 vols. Zondervan, 1971.

The Birth and Death of the Messiah Raymond Brown, Bantam Books, 1999.

Jesus and the Victory of God By N.T. Wright, Fortress Press, 1997.

The Theology of the New Testament By George Eldon Ladd, Eerdmans, 1993.

OT Recommended Commentaries (show | hide)

Genesis

Genesis: A Bible Commentary for Preaching and Teaching By, Walter Brueggemann, Interpretation, 1982.

The Book of Genesis 1-17; 18-50 By Victor P. Hamilton, NICOT, 1990, 1995.

Understanding Genesis By Nahum M. Sarna, Jewish Theological Seminary of America, 1966.

Genesis: A Commentary By Bruce K Waltke with Cathi J. Fredricks, Zondervan, 2001.

Genesis 1-15 and Genesis 16-50 By Gordon J. Wenham, Word, 1987, 1994.

Genesis 1-11; 12-36; 37-50 By Claus Westermann, Augsburg, 1984, 1985, 1986.

Genesis: A Commentary By Gerard von Rad, OTL, 1972.

Exodus

The Book of Exodus By Brevard Childs, OTL. 1974.

Exodus By T.E. Fretheim, Interpretation, 1991.

Exodus By C. Houtman, Peeters, 1994-1999.

Exploring Exodus: The Heritage of Biblical Israel By Nahum M. Sarna, Schocken Books, 1996.

Leviticus

Leviticus By John E. Hartley, Word, 1992.

Leviticus 1-16; 17-22; and 23-27 By Jacob Milgrom, AB, 1991, 2000, 2001.

The Book of Leviticus By Gordon, J Wenham, NICOT. 1981.

Numbers

The Book of Numbers By Timothy R. Ashley, NICOT. 1993.

Numbers 1-20 By B. Levine, AB. 1991.

Numbers By Dennis T. Olson, Interpretation, 1996.

Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy By Walter Brueggemann, AOTC. 2001.

The Book of Deuteronomy By Peter C Craigie, NICOT. 1976.

Deuteronomy By Patrick D. Miller, Interpretation. 1990.

Joshua

Joshua Richard D. Nelson, OTL. 1997.

The Book of Joshua By Marten H Woudstra, NICOT. 1981.

Judges

Judges By J. Clinton McCann, Jr. Interpretation, 2002.

Ruth

Ruth By Katherine Doob Sakenfeld, Interpretation, 1999.

The Book of Ruth By Robert L. Hubbard, NICOT, 1988.

Ruth: A Commentary Kirsten Nielsen, OTL. 1997.

1 and 2 Samuel

First and Second Samuel By Walter Brueggemann, Interpretation,1971, 1973.

I & II Samuel: a commentary By Robert P. Gordon, Zondervan, 1986.

1 and 2 Kings

I Kings By Martin J. Mulder, Historic Commentary on the Old Testament. Peeters, 1998.

My God Is Yahweh: Elijah and Ahab in an Age of Apostasy By M.B. Van't Veer, Paideia Press, 1981.

I Kings Jerome T. Walsh, ed. Berit Olam Series. Liturgical Press, 1996.

1, 2 Kings: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Holy Scripture By Paul R. House, NAC. 1998.

Kings 1-2. Lynne M Deming, ed. Basic Bible Commentary, Abingdon, 1994.

1 and 2 Chronicles

I Chronicles By Roddy Braun, Word, 1986.

2 Chronicles By Raymond B. Dillard, Word, 1987.

New Testament Commentary Survey
By D.A. Carson, Baker, 2002.

Commentary and Reference Survey: a comprehensive guide to biblical and theological resources
By John Glynn, Kregel, 2003.

Old Testament Commentary Survey
By Tremper Longman, III, Baker 2003.

Commentary for the Old Testament
By C. F. Keil and F. Delitzsch, Hendrickson Publishers, 1996.

Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries
Theodore Hiebert, et. al. eds., Abingdon Press.

Eerdman's Commentary on the Bible
James D. G. Dunn and John W. Rogerson, eds., Eerdmans, 2003.

Expositors Bible Commentary
Frank E. Gaebelein ed. Zondervan, 1991.

Hermeneia: a critical and historical commentary on the Bible
Eldon Jay Epp, ed., Fortress Press.

New Interpreters Bible
Leander Keck, ed., Abingdon Press.

Introduction to the Old Testament as Scripture
By Brevard Childs, Fortress Press, 1979.

An Introduction to the Old Testament
By Dilliard and Longman, Zondervan, 1994.

Covenant and Creation: a Theology of the Old Testament Covenants
By William J Dumbrell, Biblical and Theological Classics Library, vol. 12. Authentic Media, 2002.

The Dead Sea Scrolls Translated
By F. Garcia, Eerdmans, 1996.

Introduction to the Old Testament
By R.K. Harrison, Hendrickson Publishers, Inc., 2004.

Survey of the Old Testament
By Andrew E. Hill and John H. Walton, 2nd Edition, Zondervan, 2000.

Symbolism of the Biblical World
By Othmar Keel, Eisenbrauns, 1997.

Ancient Israelite Literature in Its Cultural Context
By John H. Walton, Zondervan, 1994.

Context of Scripture
William W. Hallo and K. Lawson Younger, eds., 3 vols., Brill Academic Publishers, 2003.

Dictionary of Biblical Imagery
Leland Ryken, James C. Wilhoit, Tremper Longman III, eds. Intervarsity Press, 1998.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Geoffrey W. Bromiley, ed., 4 vols, Eerdmans, 1995.

Introduction to the New Testament
By Carson, Moo, & Morris, Zondervan, 1992.

Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels
Intervarsity Press, 1992.

Dictionary of New Testament Background
Intervarsity Press, 2000.

Zondervan Illustrated Bible Background Commentary
Clinton E. Arnold, ed. Zondervan, 2002.

Dictionary of New Testament Theology
Colin Brown, ed. 4 vols. Zondervan, 1971.

The Birth and Death of the Messiah
Raymond Brown, Bantam Books, 1999.

Jesus and the Victory of God
By N.T. Wright, Fortress Press, 1997.

The Theology of the New Testament
By George Eldon Ladd, Eerdmans, 1993.

Genesis: A Bible Commentary for Preaching and Teaching
By, Walter Brueggemann, Interpretation, 1982.

The Book of Genesis 1-17; 18-50
By Victor P. Hamilton, NICOT, 1990, 1995.

Understanding Genesis
By Nahum M. Sarna, Jewish Theological Seminary of America, 1966.

Genesis: A Commentary
By Bruce K Waltke with Cathi J. Fredricks, Zondervan, 2001.

Genesis 1-15 and Genesis 16-50
By Gordon J. Wenham, Word, 1987, 1994.

Genesis 1-11; 12-36; 37-50
By Claus Westermann, Augsburg, 1984, 1985, 1986.

Genesis: A Commentary
By Gerard von Rad, OTL, 1972.

The Book of Exodus
By Brevard Childs, OTL. 1974.

Exodus
By T.E. Fretheim, Interpretation, 1991.

Exodus
By C. Houtman, Peeters, 1994-1999.

Exploring Exodus: The Heritage of Biblical Israel
By Nahum M. Sarna, Schocken Books, 1996.

Leviticus
By John E. Hartley, Word, 1992.

Leviticus 1-16; 17-22; and 23-27
By Jacob Milgrom, AB, 1991, 2000, 2001.

The Book of Leviticus
By Gordon, J Wenham, NICOT. 1981.

The Book of Numbers
By Timothy R. Ashley, NICOT. 1993.

Numbers 1-20
By B. Levine, AB. 1991.

Numbers
By Dennis T. Olson, Interpretation, 1996.

Deuteronomy
By Walter Brueggemann, AOTC. 2001.

The Book of Deuteronomy
By Peter C Craigie, NICOT. 1976.

Deuteronomy
By Patrick D. Miller, Interpretation. 1990.

Joshua
Richard D. Nelson, OTL. 1997.

The Book of Joshua
By Marten H Woudstra, NICOT. 1981.

Judges
By J. Clinton McCann, Jr. Interpretation, 2002.

Ruth
By Katherine Doob Sakenfeld, Interpretation, 1999.

The Book of Ruth
By Robert L. Hubbard, NICOT, 1988.

Ruth: A Commentary
Kirsten Nielsen, OTL. 1997.

First and Second Samuel
By Walter Brueggemann, Interpretation,1971, 1973.

I & II Samuel: a commentary
By Robert P. Gordon, Zondervan, 1986.

I Kings
By Martin J. Mulder, Historic Commentary on the Old Testament. Peeters, 1998.

My God Is Yahweh: Elijah and Ahab in an Age of Apostasy
By M.B. Van't Veer, Paideia Press, 1981.

I Kings
Jerome T. Walsh, ed. Berit Olam Series. Liturgical Press, 1996.

1, 2 Kings: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Holy Scripture
By Paul R. House, NAC. 1998.

Kings 1-2.
Lynne M Deming, ed. Basic Bible Commentary, Abingdon, 1994.

I Chronicles
By Roddy Braun, Word, 1986.

2 Chronicles
By Raymond B. Dillard, Word, 1987.

I & II Chronicles
By Sara Japhet, OTL. 1993.

The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah
By F. Charles Fensham, NICOT. 1982.

Ezra-Nehemiah
By Mark A. Thorntveit, Interpretation, 1992.

Esther: an introduction and commentary
Joyce G. Baldwin, TYN. 1984.

Esther: a commentary
Jon D. Levenson, Westminster John Knox, 2004.

1 & 2 Maccabees, Job, Psalms.
J. Clinton McCann, NIB, vol. 4, 1996.

The Book of Job: a commentary
Norman C. Habel, OTL. 1985.

Psalms 101-150.
By Leslie C. Allen, Word, 2002.

The Message of the Psalms: a Theological Commentary
By Walter Bruggemann, Augsburg Publishing, 1984.

Psalms 1-50
By Peter C. Craigie, Word, 1983.

The Vitality of Worship: a commentary on the book of Psalms
By Robert Davidson, Eerdmans, 1998.

Psalms
By James Limburg, Westminster John Knox, 2000.

Psalms.
By J. Luther Mays, Interpretation. 1994.

1 & 2 Maccabees, Job, Psalms.
J. Clinton McCann, NIB, vol. 4, 1996.

Psalms 51-100
Marvin E. Tate, Word, 1991.

Ecclesiastes, and Song and Songs
By Ellen F. Davis, WBC. 2000.

The Wisdom of Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes: An Introduction to Wisdom Literature.
By Derek Kidner, Intervarsity Press, 1985.