Synopses & Reviews
The New International Biblical Commentary series offers the best of contemporary scholarship in a format that both general readers and serious students can use with profit. The aim of the series is to provide reliable guides to the books of the Bible presented in a style that does not require formal theological education to understand. Based on the widely used New International Version translation, each volume in the NIBC presents an introductory chapter detailing the background of the book, its audiences, its authorship, its important themes, and other helpful information.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [365]-366) and indexes.
About the Author
James R. Edwards is Professor of Religion at Jamestown College. Besides being a frequent contributor to scholarly journals, he is also co-author of The Layman's Overview of the Bible.