A Commentary on the Holy Scriptures, Vol. 3: Critical, Doctrinal, and Homiletical (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Johann Peter Lange

 
9781331107255: A Commentary on the Holy Scriptures, Vol. 3: Critical, Doctrinal, and Homiletical (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Thoughtful, scholarly insight into the Pentateuch and its reception.

This edition presents critical, doctrinal, and homiletical commentary on the books of Numbers and Deuteronomy, framed by a thorough examination of Mosaic authorship and the development of biblical interpretation.

The material combines historical context with careful analysis, drawing on 19th‑century scholarship to explore how these texts were formed, interpreted, and used in preaching. It discusses debates about the origin of the Pentateuch, the role of prophets, and how the New Testament writer’s use of Moses and the law shapes Christian understanding.
  • Examines the origin and composition of Numbers and its place in the Pentateuch’s theological frame.
  • Delves into critical approaches and competing hypotheses about the Hebrew Bible’s formation.
  • Links Old Testament texts to New Testament interpretation, especially surrounding Moses and the law.
  • Provides historical introduction and editorial notes that illuminate the text’s use in doctrine and preaching.
Ideal for readers of biblical scholarship, seminary study, and thoughtful readers seeking a careful, historically informed view of these foundational scriptures.

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