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  • Judges and Ruth: An Introduction and Commentary, By Mary J. Evans
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    Judges and Ruth

    An Introduction and Commentary

    Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries

    by Mary J. Evans

    The book of Judges presents Israel’s frailty, the nation’s need for deliverance, and God’s use of flawed leaders to guide his chosen people through a dark period of their history. The book of Ruth tells a smaller story within this narrative, showing God quietly at work in the lives of a few individuals. Mary Evans’s replacement Tyndale commentary places each book in its historical and canonical ...

  • 1 and 2 Samuel: An Introduction and Commentary, By V. Philips Long
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    1 and 2 Samuel

    An Introduction and Commentary

    Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries

    by V Philips Long
    Series edited by David G. Firth
    Consulting Editor Tremper Longman III

    The stories of Samuel, Saul, and David are among the most memorable in the Old Testament. Yet the lives of these individuals are bound up in the larger story of God's purpose for his people. In this Tyndale Old Testament Commentary, V. Philips Long explores the meaning of the biblical history of Israel's vital transition from a confederation of tribes to nationhood under a king. ...

  • Genesis: An Introduction and Commentary, By Andrew E. Steinmann
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    Genesis

    An Introduction and Commentary

    Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries

    by Andrew Steinmann
    Series edited by David G. Firth
    Consulting Editor Tremper Longman III

    Genesis--the Bible's account of human origins and the harbinger of human destiny--is a book teeming with critical problems. Who wrote it? When? Does the account of creation square with modern science? What about Adam and Eve? Derek Kidner not onlyprovides a running exegetical commentary, but lucidly handles the tough issues that Genesis raises. His clear prose and theological insight will expand ...

  • Proverbs: An Introduction and Commentary, By Lindsay Wilson
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    Proverbs

    An Introduction and Commentary

    Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries

    by Lindsay Wilson

    In many ways, Proverbs is similar to the wisdom literature of the wider ancient Near East. However, while the book initially appears to consist primarily of practical advice, wisdom is grounded in a relationship with God. In this replacement Tyndale Commentary, Lindsay Wilson shows how the first nine chapters provide a reading guide for the many proverbs in subsequent chapters; and how the fear ...

  • Ecclesiastes: An Introduction and Commentary, By Knut Martin Heim
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    Ecclesiastes

    An Introduction and Commentary

    Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries

    by Knut Martin Heim
    Series edited by David G. Firth
    Consulting Editor Tremper Longman III

    The book of Ecclesiastes is probably best known for its repeated refrain that "everything is meaningless," or "vanity." However, a thorough reading demonstrates that this is not its final conclusion.

    Knut Heim's Tyndale commentary shows thatthe book is intellectually sophisticated, theologically rich, emotionally deep—and full of humor. While it is realistic about life, it is life-affirming ...

  • The Song of Songs: An Introduction and Commentary, By Iain M. Duguid
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    The Song of Songs

    An Introduction and Commentary

    Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries

    by Iain M. Duguid

    This Old Testament book, 'the best of songs', has fascinated and perplexed interpreters for centuries. We hear the passionate melody of romantic love, and are confronted by erotic imagery but whose love is described? Is it a couple?s love for eachother, God?s love for his people, or a poem that speaks to love in all its dimensions? Iain Duguid?s commentary explains how the Song is designed to show ...

  • Daniel: An Introduction and Commentary, By Paul R. House
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    Daniel

    An Introduction and Commentary

    Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries

    by Paul R. House
    Series edited by David G. Firth
    Consulting Editor Tremper Longman III

    Daniel asserts that the meaning of history is that God's kingdom is coming. As it does, faithful people persevere in their work for God. Believers can rely on the certainties the book proclaims: God is sovereign over human affairs and is effectively bringing in his eternal kingdom, which will encompass all nations. In this Tyndale commentary, Paul House shows how Daniel rewards readers who embrace ...

  • Hosea: An Introduction and Commentary, By Robin Routledge
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    Hosea

    An Introduction and Commentary

    Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries

    by Robin Routledge and David Allan Hubbard
    Series edited by David G. Firth
    Consulting Editor Tremper Longman III

    An adulterous woman repeatedly spurns the love of her youth, while her betrayed husband offers forgiveness and seeks to win her back. With this bold and uncomfortable imagery, Hosea tells the story of God and his people.

    God calls the prophet to embody this divine suffering and redeeming forgiveness in his own marriage, thereby setting the stage for his message of God's faithful ...

  • Joel and Amos: An Introduction and Commentary, By Tchavdar S. Hadjiev
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    Joel and Amos

    An Introduction and Commentary

    Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries

    by Tchavdar S Hadjiev
    Series edited by David G. Firth
    Consulting Editor Tremper Longman III

    Joel's arresting imagery—blasting trumpet, darkened sun, and marching hosts—has shaped the church's eschatological vision of a day of wrath. Amos's ringing indictments—callous oppression, heartless worship, and self-seeking gain—have periodicallyawakened the conscience of God's people. Twenty-five-hundred years later, those prophetic words still speak powerfully. This Tyndale commentary by Tchavdar ...

  • Obadiah, Jonah and Micah: An Introduction and Commentary, By Daniel C. Timmer
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    Obadiah, Jonah and Micah

    An Introduction and Commentary

    Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries

    by Daniel Timmer
    Series edited by David G. Firth
    Consulting Editor Tremper Longman III

    Obadiah's oracle against Edom. Jonah's mission to the city of Nineveh. Micah's message to Samaria and Jerusalem. These books are short yet surprisingly rich in theological and practical terms. In this Tyndale commentary on these minor but important prophets, Daniel Timmer considers each book's historical setting, genre, structure, and unity. He explores their key themes with an ...