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Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms Series

This commentary series delves into the poetic and wisdom literature of the Old Testament. Each volume prioritizes the message of its respective biblical book, paying close attention to poetic structure and literary devices. Authors provide incisive commentary grounded in their own translations of the Hebrew text, enriched by linguistic, historical, and canonical insights. Concluding reflections explore theological dimensions and highlight significant features of the original Hebrew.

Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Psalms

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  • Psalms

    • 752 pages
    • 27 hours of reading
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    John Goldingay's three-volume commentary on the book of Psalms is now complete with this third volume. This work combines literary, historical, grammatical, and theological insights in a widely accessible manner. One of today's foremost experts on biblical theology, Goldingay covers Psalms 90-150 with his own translation of each passage, followed by interpretive comments and discussion of the theological implications."The book of Psalms is the literary sanctuary; a holy place where humans share their joys and struggles with brutal honesty in God's presence," writes Tremper Longman III, editor of the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms series. Pastors, seminary students, scholars, and Bible study leaders will enjoy this enriching volume. Goldingay's Psalms commentary is also available as a three-volume set.

    Psalms

  • Ecclesiastes

    • 448 pages
    • 16 hours of reading
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    Respected Old Testament scholar Craig Bartholomew, coauthor of the well-received Drama of Scripture, provides a careful exegetical reading of Ecclesiastes in this addition to the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms series. Along with helpful translation and commentary, Ecclesiastes considers the theological implications of the text and its literary, historical, and grammatical dimensions. Footnotes deal with many of the technical matters, allowing readers of varying levels of interest and training to read and profit from the commentary and to engage the biblical text at an appropriate level. Pastors, teachers, and all serious students of the Bible will find here an accessible commentary that will serve as an excellent resource for their study.

    Ecclesiastes

  • Proverbs

    • 608 pages
    • 22 hours of reading
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    Veteran Old Testament scholar Tremper Longman combines a careful reading of Proverbs with theological insights.

    Proverbs