"The Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown Commentary contains so great a variety of information that if a man had no other exposition he would find himself at no great loss if he possessed and used it diligently." — Charles Spurgeon
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown wrote this classic commentary, favored by Charles Spurgeon. It did not take long for this commentary to gain popularity, especially with Spurgeon's recommendation. In fact, the JFB commentary has a tremendous reputation as a reliable, constructive, and invaluable Bible study tool. It only makes sense that from 1871 until now it has continuously encouraged Christians in their understanding of God's Word.In fact, the authors of the JFB were top-notch academics and relatable pastors. So their perspectives have remained applicable and trustworthy. Then, consider the wealth of knowledge in each section! Every book of the Bible receives an introduction, followed by insightful notes for each verse. Although the commentary is based on the original languages, it isn't too technical. You can trust this commentary to look for truth and share it with you in a way you can understand.
Plus, when you use the JFB in the Olive Tree Bible App you can:
- Search for specific words and topics
- Quickly gain context by opening verse references in a pop-up window
- Read with a font, size, or color that is easiest for you
So, if you trust Spurgeon's recommendation and have an eagerness to better understand the Bible, the JFB commentary is a great addition to your Bible study.