Matthew 8-18: Volume 2

by William David Davies, Dale C. Allison Jr.

For over one hundred years, the International Critical Commentary series has held a special place among works on the Bible. It has sought to bring together all the relevant aids to exegesis - linguistic and textual no less than archaeological, historical, literary and theological-with a level of comprehension and quality of scholarship unmatched by any other series.

No attempt has been made to secure a uniform theological or critical approach to the biblical contributors have been invited for their scholarly distinction, not for their adherence to any one school of thought. The first paperback editions to be published cover the heart of the New Testament, providing a wealth of information and research in accessible and attractive format.

Genres: Nonfiction, Religion, Reference

800 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

William David Davies, often known as W. D. P. Davies, (18 January 1897 – 7 July 1969) was a Welsh Presbyterian minister and writer on theological topics. After becoming the first Welsh student to obtain a Bachelor of Divinity degree from the University of Oxford, he turned down an offer to become a theology tutor at Oxford, along with a college fellowship, preferring to become a Presbyterian minister. He wrote various theological works and was regarded as an excellent scholar as well as a powerful preacher.

Reviews

[HC · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely helpful critical work. Get it if doing deep work in Matthew.

[Steven Rodriguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not always a fan of critical commentaries (and the ICC series can be some of the driest and most useless), but this commentary is phenomenal. The authors' blending of historical-critical scholarship, reception history, and even a little (gasp!) theological interpretation make it an extremely rewarding read. It is dense, to be sure, but hardly a page goes by without something helpful to ponder. I'm told that as a pastor I shouldn't have time to read commentaries this thick, but it enriches my reading of scripture too much to pass on a conversation partner of this caliber.

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[Jonathan Ginn]

I only read select portions. Incredibly thorough engagement with the Greek text. If you can filter through what is unhelpful, you'll find some valuable gems.