1 Samuel
Ralph W. Klein
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Layperson
Pastor
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1 Samuel
Ralph W. Klein
Best For
Layperson
Pastor
Scholar
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The Word Biblical Commentary series brings together top biblical scholars who approach Scripture as divine revelation. Each volume delivers in-depth analysis grounded in the original languages, literary structure, and theological insight—making this series a go-to resource for pastors, scholars, and students alike.
Each commentary is organized to guide readers through the full depth of the text:
- Introduction – Covers key background issues: authorship, date, purpose, theology, and more
- Pericope Bibliography – Lists major works related to each section of Scripture
- Translation – The author’s fresh rendering of the text, rooted in the original Hebrew or Greek
- Notes – Technical comments on grammar, word meanings, and textual variants
- Form/Structure/Setting – Explores genre, sources, redaction, and the literary context
- Comment – A verse-by-verse explanation that engages with other scholars
- Explanation – Summarizes the text’s meaning within its book, the broader canon, and its theological relevance
- General Bibliography – A comprehensive list of sources used throughout the volume
Balanced, scholarly, and grounded in Scripture, the Word Biblical Commentary remains one of the most respected tools for serious biblical study.
Series
Word Biblical Commentary
Publisher
Zondervan Academic
Published
2014
ISBN
0310521734
Number of Pages
366