Author Description
The Oxford Bible Commentary is a Bible study and reference work for 21st century students and readers that can be read with any modern translation of the Bible. It offers verse-by-verse explanation of every book of the Bible by the world's leading biblical scholars. From its inception, OBC has been designed as a completely non-denominational commentary, carefully written and edited to provide the best scholarship in a readable style for readers from all different faith backgrounds. It uses the traditional historical-critical method to search for the original meaning of the texts, but also brings in new perspectives and insights - literary, sociological, and cultural - to bring out the expanding meanings of these ancient writings and stimulate new discussion and further enquiry. Newly issued in a series of part volumes, the OBC is now available in an affordable and portable format for the commentaries to the four canonical Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Includes a general introduction to using the Commentary, in addition to an introduction to study of the New Testament, and a detailed comparison of the four gospels in synopsis.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the historical, literary, and theological significance of the four canonical Gospels through a rigorous, non-denominational academic framework. John J. Barton and John Muddiman, both established scholars in biblical studies, curate a collection of expert analyses that utilize the historical-critical method. The text aims to provide contemporary readers with a comprehensive understanding of the original intent and cultural context of the Gospel narratives, while incorporating modern sociological and literary perspectives to facilitate deeper engagement with the source material.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Verse-by-verse commentary on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
- A detailed comparative synopsis of the four canonical Gospels
- Introductory guides to New Testament study and the use of the commentary
- Multidisciplinary analysis incorporating historical, literary, and cultural insights
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide devotional or homiletic applications for the passages
- It does not cover the entirety of the New Testament, focusing exclusively on the four Gospels
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and students frequently cite this work as a standard, reliable resource for academic biblical inquiry due to its balanced, non-denominational approach. Experts highlight the text's accessibility for non-specialists while maintaining the high level of rigor expected in university-level theological research.
Page Count:
300
Publication Date:
2010-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
019162585X
ISBN-13:
9780191625855
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