The Commentary introduces the books of the Bible in three ways. A set of general articles in the introduction deals with matters that concern the entire Bible. A second series of articles introduces the parts of the Bible that show a similarity and have a relationship to each other.
Then there are the commentaries on the individual books. This plan enables readers with three approaches for study: to the Bible as a whole, to the major divisions of its literature, and to the particular books.
James L. Mays, Harper's Bible Commentary
Um, okaaaay. Now what?
ReplyDeleteThis post is a kind of "lead the horse to water" deal, as the Bible can appear inaccessible to many. Harper's Commentary is a fascinating glimpse into the culture of numerous eras over which the Bible was written and assembled. Perfect for the Biblical scholar and the Biblical illiterate alike.
ReplyDeleteGot it. I don't disagree in the least. Thanks.
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