Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: Old Testament Set - (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This series brings to life the world of the Old Testament through informative entries and full-color photos and graphics. Here readers find the premier commentary set for connecting with the historical and cultural context of the Old Testament.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Many today find the Old Testament a closed book. The cultural issues seem insurmountable and we are easily baffled by that which seems obscure. Furthermore, without knowledge of the ancient culture we can easily impose our own culture on the text, potentially distorting it. This series invites you to enter the Old Testament with a company of guides, experts that will give new insights into these cherished writings.Features include- 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.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Many today find the Old Testament a closed book. The cultural issues seem insurmountable and we are easily baffled by that which seems obscure. Furthermore, without knowledge of the ancient culture we can easily impose our own culture on the text, potentially distorting it. This series invites you to enter the Old Testament with a company of guides, experts that will give new insights into these cherished writings. Features include * 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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>'A unique and important commentary. ...There is nothing else like it available today.'--Richard E. Averbeck, professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages, Trinity Evangelical Seminary<br><br>'Enables scholars, pastors, and laity to access the rich data from over one hundred and seventy years of explorations and excavations in the Near East.'--K. Lawson Younger, professor of Old Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School<br><br>'This is an impressive and rich resource...judiciously researched. ...Notwithstanding their traditional approach to Scripture, I heartily recommend this series with enthusiasm.'--Shalom Paul, Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Bible Department, Hebrew University<br><br>'This tool is a rich gift to everyone who seeks to teach Scriptures.'--John Ortberg, author and pastor<br><br>'To me, every Christian should own these commentaries.'--Dan Kimball, author and pastor<br>
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