Deuteronomy (Understanding the Bible Commentary Series) - Softcover

Christopher J. H. Wright

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0801048141 ISBN 13: 9780801048142

Publisher: Baker Books, 1994

Synopsis

The Understanding the Bible Commentary Series helps any reader navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of the Bible. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. The contributors tackle the task of interpretation using the full range of critical methodologies and practices, yet they do so as people of faith who hold the text in the highest regard. Pastors, teachers, and lay people alike will cherish the easily understandable truth found in this commentary series.

About this title

About the Author

Christopher J. H. Wright (PhD, University of Cambridge) is global ambassador and ministry director of the Langham Partnership, a ministry founded by John Stott that is committed to strengthening the majority world church. He taught Old Testament at Union Biblical Seminary in India for five years and was academic dean and then principal of All Nations Christian College for thirteen years. Wright has written many books, including Old Testament Ethics for the People of God, The Mission of God, The Mission of God's People, Knowing God through the Old Testament, and commentaries on Exodus, Deuteronomy, Jeremiah, Lamentations, and Ezekiel.

From the Back Cover

Expert help for understanding the Bible

Each volume in the Understanding the Bible Commentary Series breaks down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. They present a careful section-by-section exposition of the biblical books with key terms and phrases highlighted and all Hebrew transliterated. Notes at the close of each chapter provide additional textual and technical comments for those who want to dig deeper. A bibliography as well as Scripture and subject indexes are also included. Pastors, students, and Bible teachers will find in this series a commitment to accessibility without sacrificing serious scholarship.

Deuteronomy records Moses' parting words to Israel's new generation on the brink of the Promised Land. He recounts their history, sets before them God's covenant and laws, and instructs them on being God's people in the world. The author passionately explains this important theological book, with a particular eye towards implications for faithful life and witness in our own day.

Christopher J. H. Wright is the International Director of the Langham Partnership International, which provides literature, scholarships and preaching training for Majority World pastors and seminaries. He received his PhD from Cambridge University, taught OT at the Union Biblical Seminary in India for five years and then at All Nations Christian College, England, for thirteen. His books include Old Testament Ethics for the People of God; The Message of Ezekiel; The Mission of God; The God I Don't Understand; and The Mission of God's People.

Edition details

• Publisher: Baker Books
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801048141
• ISBN 13: 9780801048142
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 364