understanding the bible commentary series

To bridge the ancient and modern worlds so the power and meaning of biblical texts are clear and accessible to contemporary readers.

Most volumes use a careful section-by-section exposition that highlights key terms and phrases and provides transliteration of original-language words.

A broad audience: pastors, students, Bible teachers, and general readers seeking accessible yet scholarly help with the biblical text.

The series includes volumes on books from both the Old Testament and the New Testament.

Typical volumes range from about 328 to 428 pages.

Many contributors are university-level biblical scholars and professors with appointments in Old or New Testament studies.