To understand and apply the Bible well, you need two crucial sources of information. One is the Bible itself. The other is an understanding of the cultural background of the passage you're reading.
In verse-by-verse format, the IVP Bible Background Commentaries provide the crucial historical, social and cultural background you need for… Read more…
The Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary of the Old Testament series brings to life the world of the Old Testament through informative entries and full-color photos and graphics. Here readers find the premier commentary set for connecting with the historical and cultural context of the Old Testament.
Many today find the Old Testament a… Read more…
Crucial to understanding and apprehending the Bible is an understanding of the cultural, archaeological and historical background of the scripture you are studying. The author's purpose becomes much clearer with a more richly understood background.
The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament sifts t… Read more…