Böcker i Baker Commentary on the Old Te-serien

"This is Old Testament scholarship at its most useful""Having plowed my way through many Isaiah commentaries, both critical and devotional, I am struck by the rare balance that McConville manages to maintain, addressing the complex literature of Isaiah with clarity and pastoral sensitivity. Here is a commentary that elucidates the rhetoric and literary nuances of this ancient prophetic book while attending to its theological and ethical claims for ancient Judah and our contemporary world. This is now my recommended commentary for seminary students."--J. Richard Middleton, Northeastern Seminary, Roberts Wesleyan College"McConville is a wise guide through the myriad options that confront the reader when engaging the monumental prophecy of Isaiah. He gives balanced and unbiased views on structure and translation and points us to historical layering, to authorial and redactional stages, and to complex theological themes. McConville has achieved that rarity of a commentary that is at once learned and highly readable."--Katharine J. Dell, University of Cambridge"Readers of a commentary on Isaiah may hope that it will help them grasp the book of Isaiah as a whole, the way different parts relate to different contexts, the theological significance of these different parts, how Isaiah looks when read in light of the New Testament, what we might learn from modern study of it, and the actual meaning of individual chapters. McConville gives sensible and illuminating answers to all these questions."--John Goldingay, Fuller Theological Seminary (emeritus)"A book as complex and rich as Isaiah requires an informed, seasoned commentator. Gordon McConville is that. In this volume, he offers a close reading of the biblical text, judicious discussions of technical details and debated issues, and sensible theological reflections. This is Old Testament scholarship at its most useful. Substantive, yet accessible, this will be a mainstay among Isaiah commentaries for a long time."--M. Daniel Carroll R., Wheaton College and Graduate School"McConville showcases the strengths of traditional exegetical practice even as he incorporates newer trends in biblical scholarship. He is refreshingly modest about our ability to contextualize the Isaiah traditions historically, demonstrating how the book itself subordinates historical reference to thematic patterning. His commentary offers a rich tapestry of theological insights on one of the Bible's best-loved, most-influential books. He situates Isaiah skillfully within the overarching witness of the Christian Bible while remaining scrupulously accountable to the biblical text."--Stephen B. Chapman, Duke University

"A successful evangelical interpretation of a fascinating biblical book""The commentary excellently combines current research in America and Europe on the literary history of the book of Numbers with a theological interpretation of the biblical text that allows the Word of God to become recognizable in a multitude of voices in the text. The commentary is both critical and evangelical in the best sense of the word and an important aid to understanding the book of Numbers for teaching and preaching."--Eckart Otto, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich (emeritus); University of Pretoria, South Africa"This is a great contribution to this important series. Awabdy's enthusiasm for Numbers is infectious. He is well versed in the relevant ancient Near Eastern literary and cultural backgrounds as well as in the scholarly discussion of the Pentateuch. He presents his own carefully crafted translation with notes justifying grammatical choices. His discussion is accessible and remains ever cognizant of the broader literary and cultural contexts while also being sensitive to theological themes."--John A. Cook, Asbury Theological Seminary"Reasoned, comprehensible, and illuminating, Awabdy's commentary is easy to read and offers insights for every reader through cross-references to the ancient Near East tradition. The narrative form is analyzed, and the relevant motifs are explained. The focus is not on literary history but on the theological message of the book. This is a successful evangelical interpretation of a fascinating biblical book."--Christian Frevel, Ruhr-Universität, Bochum, Germany"Even for Pentateuch experts, the book of Numbers is often a rather unknown book. All the more welcome is a commentary like this one, which combines critical scholarship and theological reflection in such a way that it not only can be used by pastors and teachers for preaching and teaching but also can be read with great profit by specialists in biblical studies. It is the theological focus that sets this commentary apart from many others."--Benjamin Kilchör, Universitäre Theologische Hochschule, Basel, Switzerland

"Goldingay is an interpreter of remarkable breadth, insight, and clarity""Join John Goldingay for another winsome engagement with the biblical text, this time Joshua. Consider his creative insights into what is going on in this most difficult of books. Reflect on the questions he asks and his interaction with scholarship. In the end, you cannot help but benefit from this excellent commentary on Joshua."--Richard S. Hess, Denver Seminary"As we have come to expect, in his newest commentary Goldingay provides a vibrant and down-to-earth engagement with the book of Joshua, challenging interpreters at every turn to reconsider their assumptions and think about the text afresh. Readers can expect to find stimulating literary, theological, and canonical reflections as they engage anew one of the most consequential books of the Hebrew Bible."--Michelle Knight, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School"John Goldingay has a special gift for theological insight, and this volume showcases that flair, especially when it adeptly addresses some of the thorniest theological issues in the book of Joshua--namely, the conquest of the land, colonialism, and the displacement of native people groups. This wonderful commentary is highly accessible and will be especially useful for clergy and lay readers with its plain-speaking manner of writing and useful contemporary analogies."--Melissa Ramos, Portland Seminary at George Fox University"John Goldingay is an interpreter of remarkable breadth, insight, and clarity. He is at the very top of his game in this volume. The introduction constitutes, hands down, the best orientation to the scholarship on Joshua to date, not only offering lucid discussions on the full range of issues and approaches associated with the book but also explaining what's at stake in them. Goldingay's exposition works through the text with cogency, levelheadedness, and a touch of humor. This volume, in short, constitutes the new beginning point for those drawn to the study of Joshua."--L. Daniel Hawk, Ashland Theological Seminary