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Preaching's Preacher's Guide to the Best Bible ReferenceAn Expansive Old Testament Resource You Can TrustHow can we account for the 'Book of the Law' suddenly being discovered during Josiah's renovation of the temple (2 Chron 34:14)? We know from Egypt and Mesopotamia that it was common to seal important documentsincluding theological documentsin the masonry or foundations of a palace or temple in order to inform a future king who might undertake restoration of the building.What might the psalmist have had in mind when praising God for removing our transgressions 'as far as the east is from the west' (Ps 103:12)? In an Egyptian hymn to AmunRe, the deity is praised for his judgment of the guilty. As a result of the god's discernment the guilty are assigned to the east and the righteous to the west.What is meant by God 'weighing the heart' (Prov 21:2)? In Egyptian religious tradition we find the notion of the dead being judged before the gods. As the soul is examined, the dead person's heart is weighed in a scale against a feather symbolizing Truth. If the answers are correct and the heart does not outweigh the feather, the soul may enter the realm of everlasting life.The narratives, genealogies, laws, poetry, proverbs and prophecies of the Old Testament are deeply rooted in history. Archaeologists, historians and social scientists have greatly advanced our knowledge of the ancient world of the Bible. When we illuminate the stories of Abraham or David, the imagery of the Psalms or Proverbs, or the prophecies of Isaiah or Jeremiah with this backlight of culture and history, these texts spring to new life. The unique commentary joins The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament in providing historical, social and cultural background for each passage of the Old Testament. From Genesis through Malachi, this single volume gathers and condenses an abundance of specialized knowledgemaking it available and accessible to ordinary readers of the Old Testament. Expert scholars John Walton, Victor Matthews and Mark Chavalas have included along with the fruits of their research and collaboration a glossary of historical terms, ancient peoples, texts and inscriptions maps and charts of important historical resources expanded explanations of significant background issues introductory essays on each book of the Old TestamentThe IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament will enrich your experience of the Old Testamentand your teaching and preaching from Scripturein a way that no other commentary can do.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament? A: The main focus of this commentary is to provide historical, social, and cultural background for each passage of the Old Testament, enhancing readers' understanding of the text.
- Q: Who are the authors of this commentary? A: The commentary is authored by John Walton, Victor Matthews, and Mark Chavalas, who are experts in biblical studies.
- Q: How many pages does this commentary contain? A: The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament contains 832 pages.
- Q: Is this commentary suitable for casual readers? A: Yes, the commentary is designed to make specialized knowledge accessible to ordinary readers, making it a valuable resource for casual readers and scholars alike.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability.
- Q: When was this commentary published? A: The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament was published on November 8, 2012.
- Q: Does this commentary include maps or charts? A: Yes, it includes maps and charts of important historical resources to help contextualize the background of the Old Testament.
- Q: What unique features does this commentary offer? A: It offers a glossary of historical terms, expanded explanations of significant background issues, and introductory essays on each book of the Old Testament.
- Q: Can this commentary assist with teaching and preaching? A: Absolutely, it is designed to enrich the experience of teaching and preaching from Scripture by providing deep insights into the Old Testament.
- Q: What is the condition of the book upon purchase? A: The book is sold in new condition, ensuring it is in excellent condition for readers.