that other commentaries miss by focusing strictly on background rather than doctrine. Where to Find it (Digital & Print)
Enter The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament (hereafter IVPBBC-OT), edited by John H. Walton, Victor H. Matthews, and Mark W. Chavalas. First published by InterVarsity Press in 2000, this one-volume work has become a standard reference for pastors, students, and lay teachers seeking to understand the Old Testament in its original context.
: Includes a glossary of historical terms, ancient peoples, maps, and charts. Focused Scope
IVP publishes an official Kindle edition. While Amazon’s formatting for complex tables can be clunky, the text is fully searchable. You can read it on any device (phone, tablet, computer) via the Kindle app, and it functions very much like a PDF but is legal.
that other commentaries miss by focusing strictly on background rather than doctrine. Where to Find it (Digital & Print)
Enter The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament (hereafter IVPBBC-OT), edited by John H. Walton, Victor H. Matthews, and Mark W. Chavalas. First published by InterVarsity Press in 2000, this one-volume work has become a standard reference for pastors, students, and lay teachers seeking to understand the Old Testament in its original context.
: Includes a glossary of historical terms, ancient peoples, maps, and charts. Focused Scope
IVP publishes an official Kindle edition. While Amazon’s formatting for complex tables can be clunky, the text is fully searchable. You can read it on any device (phone, tablet, computer) via the Kindle app, and it functions very much like a PDF but is legal.
