The New Jerome Biblical Commentary
This contemporary verse by verse commentary examines the scientific, literary, and historical content of the Scriptures — reflecting the exegetical variation found within the community of scholars. Features current theories on dating, historical reconstruction, and archaeological information. Provides contemporary perspectives on hermeneutics, theological depths relating to the biblical word, and themes in the Old Testament. Includes articles on Jesus, the Early Church, Gnosticism, and the...
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This reference book is a compact commentary on the entire Bible that readers can use to familiarize themselves with the methods and paths followed by biblical scholars. It features current theories on dating, historical reconstruction, and archaeological information. Contemporary perspectives and topical articles of an introductory nature include Hermeneutics, Canonicity, Old Testament themes, and coverage of biblical theology. Additional commentary includes articles on Jesus, the early Church, Gnosticism, and the subapostolic church. Especially for seminarians and clergy who require a commentary on the Scriptures both during their formal study of theology and for preaching in their ministry. Also, for those interested in religion and theology on all levels and feel the need for an adequate background in the Bible. Booknews **** About the first edition (1968) Sheehy observes: "an important work...by Roman Catholic scholars". That edition is also recommended by BCL3. Two-thirds of the material here is new, with an enlarged topical section that includes new articles on Jesus and the early Church. All commentaries and topical articles have been revised and rewritten, with new data incorporated into the presentation reflecting recent archeological findings, manuscript discoveries and publications, and other data resulting in fresh perspectives. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Foreword to The New Jerome Biblical CommentaryxvForeword to The Jerome Biblical Commentary (1968)xviiPrefacexixContributorsxxvAbbreviations, TransliterationsxxxiPart 1The Old Testament1Introduction to the Pentateuch32Genesis83Exodus444Leviticus615Numbers806Deuteronomy947Joshua1108Judges13291-2 Samuel145101-2 Kings16011Introduction To Prophetic Literature18612Hebrew Poetry20113Amos20914Hosea21715Isaiah 1-3922916Micah24917Zephaniah, Nahum, Habakkuk25518Jeremiah26519Old Testament Apocalypticism and Eschatology29820Ezekiel30521Deutero-Isaiah and Trito-Isaiah32922Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi34923The Chronicler: 1-2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah36224Joel, Obadiah39925Daniel406261-2 Maccabees42127Introduction To Wisdom Literature44728Proverbs45329Canticle of Canticles46230Job46631Ecclesiastes (Qoheleth)48932Sirach49633Wisdom51034Psalms52335Ruth55336Lamentations55837Baruch56338Tobit, Judith, Esther56839Jonah580Part 2The New Testament And Topical Articles40Synoptic Problem58741The Gospel According to Mark59642The Gospel According to Matthew63043The Gospel According to Luke67544Acts of the Apostles72245Introduction to The New Testament Epistles76846The First Letter to The Thessalonians77247The Letter to the Galatians78048The Letter to the Philippians79149The First Letter to the Corinthians79850The Second Letter to the Corinthians81651The Letter to the Romans83052The Letter to Philemon86953The Second Letter to the Thessalonians87154The Letter to the Colossians87655The Letter to the Ephesians88356The Pastoral Letters89157The First Epistle of Peter90358The Epistle of James90959The Epistle of Jude91760The Epistle to the Hebrews92061The Gospel According to John94262The Johannine Epistles98663The Apocalypse (Revelation)99664The Second Epistle of Peter101765Inspiration102366Canonicity103467Apocrypha; Dead sea Scrolls; Other Jewish Literature105568Text and Versions108369Modern Old Testament Criticism111370Modern New Testament Criticism113071Hermeneutics114672Church Pronouncements116673Biblical Geography117574Biblical Archaeology119675A History of Israel121976Religious Institutions of Israel125377Aspects of Old Testament Thought128478Jesus131679Paul132980Early Church133881Aspects of New Testament Thought135482Pauline Theology138283Johannine Theology1417Suggested Basic Bibliography1427Index1431
\ Booknews**** About the first edition (1968) Sheehy observes: "an important work...by Roman Catholic scholars". That edition is also recommended by BCL3. Two-thirds of the material here is new, with an enlarged topical section that includes new articles on Jesus and the early Church. All commentaries and topical articles have been revised and rewritten, with new data incorporated into the presentation reflecting recent archeological findings, manuscript discoveries and publications, and other data resulting in fresh perspectives. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
