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The families of the two older sons ishmael and esau were united in the marriage, but neither received the blessing promised to abraham. Buy niv bible study commentary by john h sailhamer in paperback format at koorong 9780310331193. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read biblical archaeology. From theology to biblical archaeology, to the life of christ and more, each volume covers a topic of vital interest to christians in handy, onepage bits of. Sailhamer is professor of old testament at golden gate baptist.
Sailhamer overview if you are looking for bible study tools that are compact, easy to understand and do not require a bible degree to use, then zondervans essential bible commentary for you. Included is information about archaeological finds in the holy land and maps of the ancient world. Under each heading the works are numbered and listed in chronological order. Bible commentary everymans bible commentaries john sailhamer on. The marriage of esau to the daughter of ishmael reminds us that the promised offspring of abraham was determined, not by the will of human beings, but by the will of god. Sailhamer is professor of old testament at golden gate baptist theological seminary in brea, california and was formerly senior professor of old testament and hebrew at southeastern baptist theological seminary his other works include an introduction to old testament theology and the niiv compact bible commentary. Read introduction to old testament theology online by john h. The first time a series appears, we have written it out. Sailhamer 1994, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Genesis the expositors bible commentary kindle edition by sailhamer, john h download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Ab, on the creation stories of genesis pages 81116 chapter 1 genesis i.
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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the pentateuch as narrative. Sailhamer s interpretation of genesis is a little eccentric, but nonetheless very eyeopening. Most scholars studying the first five books of the bible either attempt to dissect it into various prepentateuchal documents or, at the very least, analyze genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy as separate, selfcontained documents. Niv bible study commentary read book online read online.
Jun 19, 2012 niv bible study commentary ebook written by john h. Genesis is not to be read alone as a separate book. It is a readable guide to the bible is full of facts and pictures about the arts, culture, geography, geology, theologies, philosophies, and lifestyles of biblical times. Sailhamer, including niv compact bible commentary, and pentateuch as narrative, the, and more on. It is in reality a book containing many books, written over centuries by all kinds of peopleshepherds and. From the psalms to the gospel of matthew, some of the best commentaries are to be found in this series. 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.
This readable guide to the bible is full of facts and p. Sailhamer provides concise, sound commentary on the scriptures from genesis to revelation. Sailhamer 1999, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The zondervan quickreference library is knowledgeable, fascinating, and helpful. Arranged according to the books of the bible for ease of use, this one volume commentary provides insights into the history, events, people and places found in the stories of scripture. The books of the bible zondervan quickreference library. Book overview if you are looking for bible study tools that are compact, easy to understand and do not require a bible degree to use, then zondervans essential bible commentary for you. Niv bible study commentary by john h sailhamer koorong. The moody bible commentary is an allinone bible study resource that will help you better understand and. Science, the bible, and the promised land desiring god. Oct 25, 2011 buy niv bible study commentary abridged by sailhamer, john h. Compact in size but big in content, this reference tool will make a wonderful gift for all ages and will appeal to students of the bible for years to come. Genesis the expositors bible commentary kindle edition.
Arranged according to the books of the bible for ease of use, this one volume commentary provides insights into the. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read niv bible study commentary. Niv compact bible commentary 9780310228684 by john h. In genesis unbound, sailhamer adopts a unique view of the creation account in order to harmonise it with the claims of modern science. To its own generation the book of chronicles was a vivid reminder of hope in the. A biblicaltheological commentary ebook written by john h. John herbert sailhamer 1946 january 9, 2017 was an american professor of old testament studies at golden gate baptist theological seminary in california. Sailhamer the pentateuch as literature a biblicaltheological commentary zondervan publishing house, grand rapids, michigan, 1992 chapter 1, sections i. One of the amazing distinctives of the bible is its unity. Turn here for exactly the kind of informative, easytoread overviews youre looking for. His other works include an introduction to old testament theology and the niiv compact bible commentary. Discover book depositorys huge selection of johnhsailhamer books online. The books of the bible gives you an introduction to the bible and essential grasp of the 39 old testament books and the 27 new testament books. But unlike other commentaries, it begins with the larger context.
It is for this reason that he is the perfect candidate to write a one page summary on every book of the bible. Sailhamer is professor of old testament at golden gate baptist theological seminary in brea, california and was formerly senior professor of old testament and hebrew at southeastern baptist theological seminary. Sailhamer has published over 1500 pages on the pentateuch in which he demonstrates in painful detail that he has considered and understands how the details make up the big picture. Arranged according to the books of the bible for easeofuse, this one volume commentary provides insights into the history, events, people and places found in the stories of scripture. His other works include an introduction to old testament theology and the niv compact bible commentary. It was delivered before the estimated delivery date in excellent condition. Niv compact bible commentary is a nice addition to go with the niv bible, concordance, and dictionary. Sailhamer highlights key phrases and concepts that appear in genesis, numbers, and deuteronomy. The lions share of his writing has centered on reading the bible, and the pentateuch in particular, as a unified, coherent whole. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and.
It cuts time and hassle by taking you straight to the heart of the things you most want to know about christianityone minute at a time. Sailhamer writes an accessible commentary that focuses on the literary features of genesis. Aug 21, 2019 sailhamer makes the point that, if the first sentence of the bible is a title, then there is nothing in genesis 1. Niv compact bible commentary by john h sailhamer koorong. You will not read genesis the same after reading this commentary in a good way. Niv bible study commentary 9780310331193 by john h. Sailhamer has been teaching since 1975, most recently at golden gate baptist theological seminary. The writings of john sailhamer an online bibliography. Buy niv bible study commentary abridged by sailhamer, john h. Instead of a versebyverse exposition, it unlocks the meanings of larger sections of scripture.
Based on the original twelvevolume set that has become a staple in college and seminary libraries and pastors studies worldwide, this revised edition of the expositors bible commentary series once again gathers the most current evangelical scholarship and resources. Wenham word biblical commentary or sailhamer expositors bible commentary exodus. The pentateuch as narrative focuses on the narrative and literary continuity of the pentateuch as a whole. First second chronicles everymans bible commentary by john h. Read introduction to old testament theology by john h. My husband and i have read this book for enjoyment as well as used it as a reference for specific passages. John sailhamer in his provocative book genesis unbound, many christians have felt torn between an allegiance to the bible and a recognition of the findings of modern sciencea tear that is neither necessary nor helpful john sailhamer, genesis unbound sisters, or. It contains concise definitions of persons, places, objects and events, and invaluable summaries of the books of the bible. The books of the bible gives you an introduction to the bible and essential grasp of the 39 old testament books and the. Most striking is his emphasis on the unity and innertextuality of the pentateuch. Designed to provide students, sunday school teachers, and pastors with a quickreference resource, this onevolume commentary offers insights into the history, events, people, and places found in scripture. Jun 19, 2012 the essential bible commentary is designed for bible college students, sunday school teachers, pastors wanting a quick reference resource, and anyone else interested in learning more about the background and meaning of the bible.
Arranged according to the books of the bible for easeofuse, this one volume commentary provides insights into the. The niv compact bible commentary explains the bible book by book. Makes an attractive set and is very useful when studying in depth the word of god. Dec 01, 2000 he has authored several books including the commentary on genesis in the expositors bible commentary series, as well as having served on the living bible revision committee dealing with the book of genesis. This compact commentary looks at the bible as a wholethen shows how all its books fit into the grand picture. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. Jan 23, 2006 the series for which each commentary was written is in parenthesis after the author. Sailhamer summarizes his view, the final shape of the pentateuch reflects an interest in reading its historical narratives both typologically and futuristically. Arranged according to the books of the bible for easeofuse, this one volume commentary provides insights into the history, events, people and places found in. He was president of the evangelical theological society in 2000 and made notable contributions to old testament studies. We strongly recommend this book to any new christian reading through the scriptures for the first time as well as the wellread bible student. John sailhamer who only recently joined the faculty of southeastern baptist theological seminary in wake forest, north carolina is among the first rank of hebrew and old testament scholars.
Looking through the whole pentateuch from a perspective of the way it was intended, one book with 5 divisions brings the books of moses into a clear perspective for the scholar or bible student. Sailhamer does not get into various disputes about authorship, historicity, or date of composition. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If one reads the pentateuch along with the sailhamer commentary they will gain an insight to the formation of israel as well as a better understanding.