Commentaries

In a voice as rich as it is recognized, James Earl Jones lends his narrative talents to the King James Version of the New Testament....

The early Christian Church was a chaos of contending beliefs. Some groups of Christians claimed that there was not one God but two or twelve or thirty....

The crucifixion and resurrection of Christ are central events in our salvation. Yet few Christians have a good grasp of the first-century historical and religious context in which the crucifixion took place, nor of its true significance for the people of that time....

In this groundbreaking book based on teachings he delivered to a church community, Dallas Willard delves into the transformative power of Jesus's parables, revealing how they show us how to live right now in the kingdom of God.

The modern apologetics classic that started it all is now completely revised and updated - because the truth of the Bible doesn't change, but its critics do....

The Gospel According to Jesus challenges Christians to re-evaluate their commitment to Christ by examining their fruits.

Taking his trademark intellectual approach to understanding Christianity, Keller uncovers the essential message of Jesus, locked inside his most familiar parable....

Biblical scholars Brandon O'Brien and Randy Richards shed light on the ways that Western readers often misunderstand the cultural dynamics of the Bible....

Escaping from Eden will take you on a journey around the world and into the mythologies of ancient Sumeria, Mesoamerica, India, Africa, and Greece, to reveal a profound secret, hidden in plain sight in the text of the Bible....

Best-selling author Scott Hahn sheds new light on the Mass, offering readers a deeper appreciation of the most familiar of Catholic rituals....

Revelation is a lens that puts the entire Bible into focus. The lens is focused on the person of Jesus Christ, and his destiny is imminent. This is a book of victory: We are overcomers! We are the ultimate winners in the game of life....

Pastor-teacher John MacArthur helps listeners understand Jesus' parables and how they relate to the whole of his message....

Lament is how we bring our sorrow to God - but it is a neglected dimension of the Christian life for many Christians today. We need to recover the practice of honest spiritual struggle that gives us permission to vocalize our pain and wrestle with our sorrow....

Forgiving anyone in a meaningful way is one of the hardest things a person has to do. If you do not, resentment and vengeance begin to consume you. It is nearly impossible to move past transgression without forgiveness....

Updating and expanding upon his previous work on origins, this riveting volume from John H. Walton marks the eighth entry in his bestselling Lost World...

Ehrman sketches Jesus's transformation from a human prophet to the Son of God....

Demonstrating the rigorous intellect and breathtaking knowledge that have long defined his work, N. T. Wright argues that Jesus' death on the cross was not only to absolve us....

Stephen Mitchell’s gift is to breathe new life into ancient classics. In Joseph and the Way of Forgiveness, he offers us his riveting novelistic version of the biblical tale in which Jacob’s favorite son is sold into slavery and eventually becomes viceroy of Egypt....

The world's most influential commentator on Paul delves deeply into the letter to the Romans and draws out its vital, enduring and Spirit-filled importance for Christians today....

A crash course on the book of Acts and its relevance for Christianity and culture today from one of the world's leading New Testament scholars, N. T. Wright

Discover the remarkable teachings of one of the most profound lost Gospels of the Bible, The Lost Gospel Q, with renowned authors Marcus Borg and Thomas Moore.

This is the book that pastors, educators, and anyone interested in the Bible have been waiting for, an account of the challenges we face when attempting to recreate the life of Jesus....

Dr. R.C. Sproul introduces us to Paul’s fullest, grandest, most comprehensive statement of the gospel and explains why it is just as vital for believers today as it has been for believers throughout history....

In this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, two well-respected New Testament scholars interpret the Gospel of John in its historical and literary setting as well as in light of the Church's doctrinal, liturgical, and spiritual tradition.

In this comprehensive exposition, a leading New Testament scholar explores the unfolding theological unity of the entire Bible from the vantage point of the New Testament....

Updating and expanding upon his previous work on origins, this riveting volume from John H. Walton marks the eighth entry in his bestselling Lost World Series, which has sold more than 125,000 copies. For over a decade, John Walton's books The Lost World of Genesis One and The Lost World of Adam and Eve have shaped readers' understanding of the ancient Near Eastern world and its implications for modern scientific origins debates.

True to Our Native Land is a pioneering commentary on the New Testament that sets biblical interpretation firmly in the context of African American experience and concern. In this second edition, the scholarship is cutting-edge, updated, and expanded to be in tune with African American culture, education, and churches.

Three decades ago, renowned literary expert Robert Alter radically expanded the horizons of biblical scholarship by recasting the Bible as not only a human creation but a work of literary art deserving studied criticism. In The Art of Biblical Poetry, his companion to the seminal The Art of Biblical Narrative, Alter takes his analysis beyond narrative craft to investigate the use of Hebrew poetry in the Bible.

Delve into the heart of Isaiah's prophetic ministry. "Isaiah: A Prophetic Perspective" by Russell Walden offers a rigorous yet engaging examination of the prophet's historical context, literary artistry, and theological significance. Walden's meticulous research and insightful analysis bring new depth to familiar passages, revealing the enduring power of Isaiah's message. A must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this pivotal Old Testament book.

This verse-by-verse study of GENESIS takes the reader on a journey spanning over two-thousand years of human history. Man's beginnings in the garden, his first exposure to temptation and sin, the flood of Noah, the call of Abraham, the offering of Isaac, the trials and tribulations of Jacob, and the faithfulness of Joseph, and so much more is brought to life in this study. Fundemental questions that people have asked for ages are answered here: Are we alone? Why are we here? Do we matter? Genesis has the answers, and they point us to the Maker and Master of everything, the One who formed us...

Foreword by W. H. Bellinger, Jr. Wallace’s survey is an accessible, engaging introduction that will help new generations see the Old Testament more clearly in all its multi-faceted splendor. —Rebecca Poe Hays George W. Truett Theological Seminary Baylor University A Prism of Song looks at the Old Testament through the lens of the Book of Psalms. The Psalms encapsulate the themes of the Hebrew Bible, representing the earliest expressions of Israel’s diverse theological traditions. The musicality and artistic quality of the psalms add depth to these themes and make them an inspiring and...

A verse-by-verse, in-depth study of The Sermon on the Mount. This first book in the series covers Matthew 5:1-12, principally focusing on the Beatitudes.

A comprehensive study of the book of Haggai examining its prophecy in its literal, historical, and cultural context as well as in how it is a symbolic (and dual prophetic) picture of the last days' restoration of the church

When it comes to religion—and more specifically, Christianity—”God” is a divisive issue. Either you’re a believer who loves him, or an atheist (or other spiritual believer) who denounces his existence and hates him. Who is right? Which side got it correct? Is there even a right answer, or does that become a philosophical question of what “faith” truly is? In Dr. DuWayne A. Carlson’s new book Atheistic Christianity, the topic of “God” transcends conventional belief systems as the author encourages listeners to cultivate a different view.

Can you trust the Bible in a skeptical age? Understand its depths? Live its truths today? The Andrews Bible Blueprint delivers a powerful, practical guide to answer yes—unequivocally. Edward D. Andrews, Chief Translator of the Updated American Standard Version (UASV) and author of over 220 books, distills decades of biblical scholarship into a single, transformative volume for believers, seekers, and skeptics alike. In three dynamic parts, this blueprint equips you to engage Scripture with confidence. Why Trust the Bible? unearths hard evidence—archaeology, prophecy, history—proving ...