Liturgical

Comprehensive and understandable, these books bring the relevance of the Old Testament to Bible study participants, teachers, students, preachers, ...

The book of Deuteronomy forms the foundation for much of the Old and New Testaments. In this commentary J. Edward Owens highlights the key motifs a...

So resounding is its message that echoes of the Exodus are heard throughout the Old and New Testaments and the present. Exodus names and terms perm...

The books of Ezekiel and Daniel provide some of the most memorable stories and images of the Old Testament: the blazing wheeled throne of God leavi...

The books of Ezra and Nehemiah relate the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon during the rule of the early Persian kings. For a long time, int...

Comprehensive and understandable, the New Collegeville Bible Commentary series brings the timeless messages and relevance of the Old Testament to t...

The books of Kings view Israel's history through the theological lens of action. Actions have consequences that are determined by the people's fait...

Often neglected, the books of First and Second Maccabees are important for Christians, as in them is told how the Jewish people established the pol...

Comprehensive and understandable, the New Collegeville Bible Commentary series brings the timeless messages and relevance of the Old Testament to t...

Given the growing interest in family genealogies, in this commentary Joan Cook leads us to appreciate and delight in our ancient and awesome spirit...

Although the circumstances under which this book took its present form remain in scholarly dispute, Leslie Hoppe highlights its literary and theolo...

What does it mean to be deeply in love with God and, at the same time, with a person, a group, or a nation that is at odds with God? Such is the di...

Comprehensive and understandable, these books bring the relevance of the Old Testament to Bible study participants, teachers, students, preachers, ...

The book of Job is a vivid testimony to pain, a plea for justice, and a wrenching theological debate about suffering and its causes. Central to thi...

These postexilic prophets affirm the many traditions of the people of Judah and Israel, who are still reeling from exile, offering them hope and di...

These three colorful books offer gripping stories of how God shows his mercy and accomplishes his will through human actions. Jonah is a reluctant ...

The books of Joshua and Judges provide religious perspective on Israel's successes and failures from the time that Joshua begins to lead the Israel...

In this informative and inspiring commentary, J. Edward Owens shows us that behind the seemingly antiquated rituals of Leviticus, there is one them...

Through Irene Nowells insightful interpretations and practical reflections, readers will gain a new and positive appreciation of Numbers. We are bl...

Every culture finds ways to pass along its wisdom from one generation to the next. Part of the Old Testament Wisdom literature, the book of Proverb...

The book of Psalms plays a significant role in the public and private prayer of both the Jewish and Christian communities today, helping to shape t...

he book of Psalms plays a significant role in the public and private prayer of both the Jewish and Christian communities today, helping to shape th...

The book of Sirach praises the study of the law, the wisdom of the men of old and their prophecies. Its author is well-read and rearticulates tradi...

Irene Nowell's lively and thoughtful exploration of these poetic and powerful books promises to ignite appreciation and understanding in the hearts...

In the book of Wisdom, we find the literary voice of Solomon, the model king and seeker of wisdom sharing his meditations. Concepts from Greek phil...