NIV Compact Bible Commentary

by John H. Sailhamer

Wide-angle perspectives on the central messages of Scripture. The NIV Compact Bible Commentary explains the Bible book by book. But unlike other commentaries, it begins with the larger context—the Bible as a whole—then shows you how all its books fit into the grand picture. Instead of a verse-by-verse exposition, it unlocks the meanings of larger sections of Scripture. You’ll see how key themes, concepts, and even specific terms from earlier books of the Bible are echoed and expanded on in later books. If you're serious about studying the Bible, if you need a resource to prepare a Bible lesson, or if you simply want to know the Bible better, this is one commentary you should have, even if you already own several. Written by respected theologian John Sailhamer, its insights offer valuable, wide-angle perspectives on the central messages of Scripture, and its compact size makes it perfect for school, church, the workplace, and as a travel companion.

Genres: Theology, Nonfiction, Christianity, Christian, Reference, Spirituality

608 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1994

About the author

Dr. Sailhamer has been teaching since 1975, most recently at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. He was President of The Evangelical Theological Society in 2000 and has published a number of books, including An Introduction to Old Testament Theology, The Pentateuch as Narrative: A Biblical-Theological Commentary, and Genesis: The Expositor's Bible Commentary, all from Zondervan. He has contributed a number of articles and book reviews in various biblical journals and has delivered several scholarly papers and particpated in several Old Testament Bible translation committees

Reviews

[Matt Quintana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probably the single best one-volume commentary on the Bible on the market. So much insight is packed into this concise work. Worth buying and handing out to anyone interested in seriously reading and studying God's Word.

[Ben · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best commentaries there is. Read the Bible carefully, and follow it with a careful reading of this book, and you will have an education as good as at any Bible college

[Conner Hampton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gets the job done.

[High Pointe Baptist Church]

Not widely known, but really helpful for getting the bird's-eye-view of Scripture. Much less detailed than a study Bible, focusing more on the broader themes of Scripture. It won't answer all your questions, but it will answer others that you might not have thought to ask.

[M · Rating 5 out of 5]

reading the entire holy bible in one year!!!