COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THE BIBLE

Barton, John (1948– ) and Muddiman, John (Editors)

The Oxford Bible Commentary [Comprehensive Scholarly Reference]

Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001. THE ENTIRE BIBLE THROUGH THE LENS OF MODERN SCHOLARSHIP.
Prepared by an international team of leading biblical scholars, The Oxford Bible Commentary provides a comprehensive, book-by-book examination of the Hebrew Bible, Apocrypha, and New Testament. Designed for serious students, clergy, teachers, and informed readers, it presents contemporary scholarship in a single-volume reference that has become a standard resource in academic and religious settings.

The commentary combines historical context, literary analysis, theological interpretation, and textual scholarship across the biblical canon. Extensive introductions, bibliographies, and cross-references make it both an accessible guide and a substantial research tool. The volume reflects Oxford University's long tradition of biblical scholarship and remains a respected reference for readers seeking informed engagement with Scripture.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Publisher's hardcover in dust jacket. Large octavo. 10 inches tall; 1416 pages. Silk ribbon page marker. Extensive bibliographical references throughout. Printed on quality archival paper stock.

CONDITION Fine in a Very Good Dust Jacket. Bindings are tight and secure. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Book is Fine. Dust jacket shows only light shelf handling and is now protected in a clear Mylar cover. An attractive reference copy.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —
Published at the beginning of the twenty-first century, The Oxford Bible Commentary brought together a broad range of contemporary biblical scholarship within a single-volume format. Edited by distinguished scholars John Barton and John Muddiman, it became one of Oxford University Press's principal reference works for biblical studies and theological education.

CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS
+++ Complete commentary on Old and New Testaments
+++ Contributions from leading international scholars
+++ Historical and literary analysis
+++ Extensive bibliographies and references
+++ Includes Apocryphal and Deuterocanonical books
+++ Standard academic and clergy reference work

SUBJECTS: Bible Commentary; Old Testament; New Testament; Biblical Interpretation; Theology; Religious Studies; Christianity; Scriptural Scholarship, Biblical Studies; Theology; Religious Reference; Christianity; Academic Reference,

Item #22089
ISBN: 0198755007

Price: $65.00