New testament will be delighted to have a companion volume on a period both more remote. This is verse by verse, greek, exegetical commentaryover 40 megabytes of text. Systematic theology biblebibliology doctrine of godtheology humanityanthropology sinharmartiology jesus christchristology holy spiritpneumatology salvationsoteriology angels and demonsangelology the churchecclesiology end timeseschatology israelisraelology rewardsmisthology other systematics. That alone will probably make this volume worthwhile to those who enjoy studying the bible. Jan 22, 2015 new testament bible background commentary. Ivp academic, 2014 find the ivp bible background commentary on the old testament, by clicking here. This revised edition of the standard reference work in its field has been expanded throughout to now provide even more uptodate information by one of the leading new testament scholars on jewish, greek and roman culture. The new testament bible background commentary by craig keener has been a standard reference work for many years. Feb 03, 2014 preachings preachers guide to the best bible reference for 2014 new testament general to understand and apply the bible well, you need two crucial sources of information.
Unlike a typical commentary, which interprets the meaning of each text, keeners book offers insights. Second edition zondervancharts the new american commentary. Meyer, heinrich critical and exegetical commentary 20. It is for public use, not for traditional publication or remuneration. Keeners earlier books, which tackle issues like new testament teachings on divorce, womens roles, and slavery, are heavily documented. This unique commentary provides, in versebyverse format, the crucial cultural background you need for responsibleand richerbible study. The value of this commentary comes from its unique perspective on the new testament. This unique commentary provides the cruicial cultural background you need for responsible and richer bible study. This unique commentary provides the crucial cultural background you need for responsible and richer bible study. Preachings preachers guide to the best bible reference for 2014 new testament general this revised edition of the standard reference work in its field has been expanded throughout to now provide even more uptodate information by craig keener, one of the leading new testament scholars on jewish, greek and roman culture. New testament bible background commentary bible study with. Ivp new testament commentary is a series created by bible scholars with pastoral experience focusing on new testament books.
Only with the background can you grasp the authors original. As a beginning ministries student, i have been blessed. Google maps, word study, passage explorer, sync panes, greek audio and the explain button. The most important ancient background for the new testament s ideas is the old testament, especially in its greek translation. New testament, and is a valuable aid for pastors preparing sermons, missionaries concerned about reading their own biases into the bible, seminary and college students completing assignments and papers, and all bible. Keener has done a thorough revision of the original and has expanded his treatment of many passages. Meyer heinrich meyers critical and exegetical commentary on the new testament 20 volumes is also called meyers commentary.
Pastors, sunday school teachers, and adult students of the word will probably find this book helpful. Ivp academic, 2006 find the ivp bible background commentary on the new testament, by clicking here. New testament provides the fruit of scholarly labors in a single volume arranged in convenient versebyverse format, covering the entire new testament. Move beyond basic searching, bookmarking and highlighting with. Author craig keener thought that laymen needed access to a background book of the bible layed out in a verse by verse format. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. New testament bible background commentary bible study. Keener, author of ivps new testament bible background commentary. The ivp bible background commentary on the new testament. This unique commentary joins the ivp bible background commentary new testament in giving historical, social, and cultural background for each old testament.
Order commentaries in logos bible software order series in accordance. This commentary includes old testament background, but because that background is available to all reader so the bible, the emphasis of the commentary is on other jewish and grecoroman culture of the first century. The unique commentary joins the ivp bible background commentary. Keener thought their invitation for him to write it was a match made in heaven. For greek text and grammar, meyers commentary was the best at the time it was written and is frequently cited by contemporary authors. Preachings preachers guide to the best bible reference for 2014 new testament general to understand and apply the bible well, you need two crucial sources of information. Ivp bible background commentary, new testament theword books. Ivp new testament commentaries are made available by the generosity of intervarsity press.
So, when intervarsity press desired to publish a commentary that focused solely on the historical background of the new testament, mr. Pdf bible background commentarynew testament ernst. Otherwise unavailable information brings various texts alive. The most important ancient background for the new testaments ideas is the old testament, especially in its greek translation. Matthew the ivp new testament commentary series bible.
The background illustrations can be found in much greater detail in craig keeners i. Resources the ivp new testament commentary series colossians pauls greeting 1. Nov 08, 2000 the unique commentary joins the ivp bible background commentary. The ivp bible background commentary new testament 2nd. W hy doesnt the bible talk more about exercise, since its so important for health 1 timothy may allow for physical exercise, but its emphasis is more on spiritual discipline. Nov 01, 2000 the unique commentary joins the ivp bible background commentary. New testament 10 scholars will know where to find some of the information, but i am also writing more academic. The authors are experts in the field of old testament and its ancient near eastern world and present the fruits. Offering a wealth of information, this enlightening 2volume set provides historical, social, and cultural contexts in a readable style that sparkles with interest and enlarges your understanding of scripture. John the ivp new testament commentary series bible gateway. The new second edition only makes this commentary more valuable.
Dec 03, 20 this new edition is scheduled to release in february 2014. Preachings preachers guide to the best bible reference for 2014 new testament general. Gordon fee, regent college like an intriguing archaeological dig, keeners work surfaces the cultural and worldview assumptions of the new testament. Ivp bible background commentary, new testament theword. New testament, has sold more than half a million copies. Archaeologists, historians, and social scientists have greatly advanced our knowledge of the ancient world of the bible. Keener phd, duke university is professor of new testament at asbury theological seminary, and is the author of 17 books, four of which have won book awards in christianity today. To understand and apply the bible well, you need two crucial sources of informatin. From genesis through malachi, this single volume gathers and condenses an abundance of specialized knowledgemaking it available and accessible to ordinary readers of the. Readers index send us your favorite quotes or passages from this book.
The other is an understanding of the cultural background of the passage youre reading. It analyzes the historicalcultural background of every passage of the new testament in clear, nontechnical language, making it especially useful for those without expertise in greek or ancient history. The narratives, genealogies, laws, poetry, proverbs and prophecies of the old testament are deeply rooted in history. New testament bible background commentary new testament bible background commentary from ivp academic. Old testament pdf download download 9780830866083 by john h. Ivp new testament commentary bible commentary series. The new testament bible background commentary by craig keener has been a standard reference work. The ivp bible background commentary should prove to be a truly useful book. This 82page word document was originally designed for use with students in nigeria. Bible students will appreciate these accessible commentaries that provide passagebypassage analysis through the old and new testaments, explaining the cultural background. New testament in providing historical, social and cultural background for each passage of the old testament. Genesisdeuteronomy, a precursor to this new, complete ot volume provides bible readers who have little knowledge of the ancient world an abundance of information on the sociocultural background of texts throughout the pentateuch.
Reviewed by henry maicki ii, walled lake, mi the ivp new testament commentary series, 20 vols. Written simply and clearly, though meticulously researched, this book will be a valuable acquisition for every thoughtful student, pastor, and teacher who tries to understand the original setting for any passage in the new testament. Keener pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad voted one of christianity todays 1995 books of the year. Reviews users of craig keeners ivp bible background commentary.
This new edition is scheduled to release in february 2014. To find the new version of this product, see the ivp bible background commentary new testament, 2nd edition here. New testament is readable and should be accessible to all students of the bible. Old testament is a treasure of information crucial to enriching your understanding of the bible. As an example, i compared keeners treatment of luke and acts with the first and second editions of his commentary. Bible gateway recommends the ivp bible background commentary. The ivp bible background commentary new testament, is valuable for pastors in sermon preparation, for sunday school and other church teachers as they build lessons, for missionaries concerned not to import their own cultural biases into the bible, for college and seminary students in classroom assignments, and for everyday bible readers. According to bruce chilton, keeners 2009 book the historical jesus of the gospels marks a notable moment in the critical study of jesus in that keener uses the study of jesus jewish environment to argue for the authenticity of the gospels. Wiersbe bible commentaries chronological and background charts of the new testament. The personal background given above will explain why the level. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jan 03, 2014 a few hours with this volume will rapidly convince one that craig keener.
The first edition, which has sold over 600,000 copies, released twenty years ago in. The background illustrations can be found in much greater details in craigs ivp bible background commentary. Ivp bible background commentary new testament condition new provides easy access to the most relevant cultural, social and historical background for reading the new testament the way its first readers would have read it. In this awardwinning commentary, craig keener presents in versebyverse format the cultural background you need for responsibleand richerbible study. Old testament will enrich your experience of the old testamentand your teaching and preaching from scripturein a way that no other commentary can do.
He has authored scholarly commentaries on matthew, john two volumes, acts four volumes, and more. Voted one of christianity todays 1995 books of the year. This revised edition of the standard reference work in its field has been expanded to provide even more uptodate information by craig keener, one of the leading new testament scholars on jewish, greek, and roman culture. Critical to studying, understanding and applying the bible is a knowledge of the bible itself, as well as an understanding of the cultural background of the passage youre studying. This one volume commentary on the old testament is a companion to the ivp bible background commentary on the new testament also available at amazon. The authors present the materials in a clear, concise, straightforward manner. New testament in providing historical, social and cultural background. For the first time, craig keeners bible background commentary. In this awardwinning commentary, craig keener presents in versebyverse format the cultural background you need for responsibleand richer bible study.
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