Baker Commentary on the Bible

by Walter A. Elwell (Editor)

This comprehensive, one-volume commentary offers accessible, concise explanations of the purpose and content of each biblical text.

Paperback

First published February 1, 2001

About the author

Walter A. Elwell (Ph.D., University of Edinburgh) is emeritus professor of biblical and theological studies at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, where he taught for nearly thirty years. He has edited numerous biblical reference works, including the Baker Theological Dictionary of the Bible and the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology.

Reviews

[Adam Nelson · Rating 3 out of 5]

It treads a good line between intellectual and didactic reading, but I find that the latter is too sparse and the former a bit too overwhelming. I like that the Baker commentary doesn't promote any particular religious doctrine (I dwell in a land of stifling legalistic doctrine), but I think I could have used a little more guidance-related argumentation here (if that's even the right expression to use). I have been told that my Scripture-reading was a bit obsessive over the past year. I rigorously followed a one-year plan, sometimes skipping a week and then binging like I had to make it up to somebody. Thus, I think my reading was a little distracted at times. This is a good one for those who want something that's not informed by denominationalism.