The New Jerome Biblical Commentary - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0136149340 ISBN 13: 9780136149347

Publisher: Pearson P T R, 1990

Synopsis

This contemporary verse by verse commentary examines the scientific, literary, and historical content of the Scriptures — reflecting the exegetical variation found within the community of scholars. Features current theories on dating, historical reconstruction, and archaeological information. Provides contemporary perspectives on hermeneutics, theological depths relating to the biblical word, and themes in the Old Testament. Includes articles on Jesus, the Early Church, Gnosticism, and the subapostolic church.

About this title

From the Publisher:

This contemporary verse by verse commentary examines the scientific, literary, and historical content of the Scriptures -- reflecting the exegetical variation found within the community of scholars.

From the Back Cover:

This reference book is a compact commentary on the entire Bible that readers can use to familiarize themselves with the methods and paths followed by biblical scholars. It features current theories on dating, historical reconstruction, and archaeological information. Contemporary perspectives and topical articles of an introductory nature include Hermeneutics, Canonicity, Old Testament themes, and coverage of biblical theology. Additional commentary includes articles on Jesus, the early Church, Gnosticism, and the subapostolic church. Especially for seminarians and clergy who require a commentary on the Scriptures both during their formal study of theology and for preaching in their ministry. Also, for those interested in religion and theology on all levels and feel the need for an adequate background in the Bible.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson P T R
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0136149340
• ISBN 13: 9780136149347
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1484
• Editor: Brown Raymond Edward, Fitzmyer Joseph A., Murphy Ronald E., Murphy Roland Edmund