The Expositor’s Bible Commentary: Genesis-Leviticus (Expositor’s Bible Commentary)

John H. Sailhammer (Author); Walter C. Kaiser Jr. (Author)
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PUBLISHED: March 30, 2008 PUBLISHER: Zondervan Academic ISBN: 0310230829

A staple for students, teachers, and pastors worldwide, The Expositor's Bible Commentary (EBC) offers comprehensive yet succinct commentary from scholars committed to the authority of the Holy Scriptures. The EBC uses the New International Version of the Bible, but the contributors work from the original Hebrew and Greek languages and refer to other translations when useful.

Each section of the commentary includes:

An introduction: background information, a short bibliography, and an outline
An overview of Scripture to illuminate the big picture
The complete NIV text
Extensive commentary
Notes on textual questions, key words, and concepts
Reflections to give expanded thoughts on important issues
The series features 56 contributors, who:

Believe in the divine inspiration, complete trustworthiness, and full authority of the Bible
Have demonstrated proficiency in the biblical book that is their specialty
Are committed to the church and the pastoral dimension of biblical interpretation
Represent geographical and denominational diversity
Use a balanced and respectful approach toward marked differences of opinion
Write from an evangelical viewpoint