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The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship.
592 pages, Hardcover
First published July 23, 1987
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September 11, 2025
Some quibbles here and there, but a lot of great observations.
May 30, 2026
Just finished. So much to think about. As a commentary, I think it's pretty thorough. The bibliography lists at the start of each chapter said to me that this author of this commentary had acknowledged and addressed another's work within the chapter. That meant he didn't read just the ones with which he agreed. And, he says why he didn't agree with a particular opinion. Some of those comments caused me to stop and think about what was said as much if not more than the agreements.
This is book that a layman can read and gain knowledge from, but it is also one for those who have a more in depth background to draw from.
So, yes for those interested it would be worth your time.
This is book that a layman can read and gain knowledge from, but it is also one for those who have a more in depth background to draw from.
So, yes for those interested it would be worth your time.
April 24, 2021
To be blunt, I think this commentary is a little bit lazy. It feels like they give you little more than what you'd find in a study Bible as it covers John. Doesn't even treat every verse in the gospel. I've found it to generally not be helpful in my study when compared to other commentaries.
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