The IVP Women's Bible Commentary

By: Kroeger, Catherine Clark

Book Overview

What does the Bible say to a young mother at home nursing her baby?What role models for intelligent, talented women can we find in Scripture?What was everyday life like for women in biblical times?What does Scripture say to women who have been abused or raped?What can men learn from women by viewing Scripture through their concerns and insights?This surprising commentary searches Scripture in light of the many theological, biblical, sociological and psychological concerns of women. Led by editors Catherine Clark Kroeger and Mary J. Evans, an international team of contributors offers thoughtful, engaging insight to complement more traditional approaches that have viewed Scripture primarily through the experiences and understanding of men. Fresh, practical and helpful, the IVP Women's Bible Commentary shows how relevant Scripture is to the legitimate concerns of men and women alike--and just how transforming God's Word can be when viewed from unaccustomed perspective.This reference work will be welcomed by pastors developing sermons, by Bible study teachers and leaders preparing lessons, by college and seminary students researching study assignments, and by individual readers who want to broaden their understanding of the richness of biblical revelation.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 083081437X
• ISBN13: 9780830814374
• Release Date: August 1970
• Publisher: InterVarsity Press
• Length: 911 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.4" x 6.6" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

This book changed my life

In a very academic and respectful way this book encourages women by highlighting the ways that the Bible affirms us, often in ways that have been overlooked by the church. I think it's a must-have for any woman who has struggled with her feminine identity within Christianity and the church.

Excellent, orthodox and scholarly.

This is a monumental achievement. It is grounded in classic, historical, orthodox Christian theology, but with a perspective that uncovers layers of cultural bias to reveal the unvarnished Biblical truth underneath.There is an impressive list of international contributors from a variety of denominational perspectives. In addition to the excellent commentary, there are 77 supplemental articles that enhance understanding of Biblical concepts, people, and culture. The supplemental articles alone would be worth the price, but the IVP Women's Bible Commentary is a complete, scholarly Bible commentary. It is incredible that a resource this valuable is available for such an affordable price. The IVP Women's Bible Commentary is the by far the best women's Bible commentary that has been published. I spent a great deal of time comparing the IVP Women's Bible Commentary to other women's commentaries, and the IVP Women's Bible Commentary more fully illuminates the true liberating message of the gospel. The IVP Women's Bible Commentary contains an abundance of research, including analysis of the original languages, historical context, and references to all related Biblical passages. This is exactly the sort of in-depth study required by people who take the Bible seriously as the authoritative Word of God.While this might not adequately serve as a primary Bible commentary, it should be THE required supplementary commentary for all Christians, men and women, who desire to know and understand Holy Scripture.