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ANNOTATED SURVEY OF OLD TESTAMENT REFERENCE TOOLS

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I. BIBLIOGRAPHIES Bauer, David R. An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry. Peabody: Hendrickson, 2003. Though somewhat dated, Bauer offers an excellent survey of ministry resource for all areas of biblical studies, including Old and New Testament resources. GCTS Library Catalog Search Location: Reference Shelf- First Floor

Longman, Tremper. Old Testament Commentary Survey. 4th ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2007. Cf. also Douglas Stuart, A Guide to Selecting and Using Bible Commentaries (Dallas: Word, 1990). GCTS Library Catalog Search Location: Reference Shelf- First Floor

II. COMMENTARIES Anchor Bible (1964-) Ed. David N. Freedman. AB is an ecumenical and moderately critical series that is designed primarily for the scholar/minister than laity (Longman, 23). GCTS Library Catalog Search Location: Reference Commentary Sets- First Floor

Baker Commentary on the Old Testament: Wisdom and Psalms. The Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament is a continuation of the Wycliffe Exegetical Commentary by Moody and is a strongly evangelical, critical set. The Old Testament set will focus on illuminating the literary, historical, and grammatical aspects of the text, while clarifying the theological implications and is tailored to the distinctives of poetry and wisdom literature. Volumes available include: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Psalms Vol. 1 (1–41), Psalms Vol. 2 (42–89), Psalms Vol. 3 (90–15).

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The Broadman Bible Commentary (1973–) represents scholarship from the moderate wing of the Southern Baptist Convention. A more recent SBC alternative, the New American Commentary (1991–) Ed. David S. Dockery, comes from the conservative wing and is based on the NIV text. While primarily expository in nature, the NAC takes a holistic approach and emphasizes the theological unity of each book, as well as the entire Bible. Written primarily for pastors and laypersons, this series assumes inerrancy and offers application and suggestions for preaching and teaching.


The Expositor’s Bible Commentary, edited by F.E. Gaebelein, is an evangelical (mostly premillennial) classic. It is a 12 volume set (1976–) that covers both the Old and New Testaments. All books of the Bible are given an introduction, detailed outline, theological and critical exposition, and bibliography. This series stresses basic meaning by focusing on the original languages (lexicography and some grammar and syntax), historical background, and overall relation to other biblical passages (Bauer, 40). All Hebrew and Greek words are transliterated and the primary English text utilized is the New International Version. The EBC focuses on helping preachers but is also useful for laypeople.

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The HarperCollins Bible Commentary, Rev. ed., Ed. James L. Mays, is a standard, mainstream one-volume commentary that covers all of the Hebrew Bible, as well as the books of the Apocrypha and those of the New Testament. It features essays setting the literary, cultural, and historical context for the entire Bible, articles introducing major sections of the Bible, and commentaries on the individual books themselves. This commentary is cross-referenced to its companion, the HarperCollins Bible Dictionary. GCTS Library Catalog Search

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Hermeneia (1971–), Ed. F. M. Cross, et al., is a thoroughly critical commentary series with many European scholars’ work in translation. History-of-Religions assumptions are common as its goal is to present the best of historical-critical scholarship. Volumes are available for both the Old and New Testaments. GCTS Library Catalog Search Location: Reference Commentary Sets- First Floor




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The International Critical Commentary is a very technical, hyper-critical series from the turn of the century (though some volumes are being redone). This series is predominantly designed for the specialist. GCTS Library Catalog Search Location: Reference Commentary Sets- First Floor

Interpretation, Ed. J. L. Mays, is a moderately critical, theological commentary series representing mainline Protestant thought from 1982–. It bridges the gap between scholarship and contemporary relevance (Longman, 27). Interpretation is designed to inspire teachers and preachers in their fields of study and to assist laypersons with their study of the Bible. GCTS Library Catalog Search Location: Reference Commentary Sets- First Floor

The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament, (2000), Eds. John H. Walton, Victor H. Matthews, and Mark W. Chavalas, is an evangelical commentary that focuses the historical, social, and cultural background for each Old Testament passage. It is written with the non-specialist reader in mind and is an excellent resource for teachers. GCTS Library Catalog Search Location: Reference Shelf- First Floor

The IVP Women's Bible Commentary, (2002), Eds. Catherine Clark Kroeger and Mary J. Evans, is a single-volume commentary that provides commentary on most passages of the 66 books of the Protestant Bible. The difference between this and other like commentaries is that it focuses on the meaning behind biblical gender interpretations. It includes 77 brief articles, over 50 illustrations, tables, and more, all of which provide insight into biblical times and customs. It is also includes a basic bibliography, as well as scriptural a supplementary article indices.

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The JPS Torah Commentary, (1989–), Ed. N. Sarna, A Jewish series on the Pentateuch that brings traditional Jewish interpretation together with the insights of historical-critical research. GCTS Library Catalog Search Location: Reference Commentary Sets- First Floor

Keil-Delitzsch A late 19th century orthodox Lutheran classic. This set offers both excellent exposition and theological commentary. Not available in GCTS-Charlotte

The New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, 4th ed., Eds. Gordon J. Wenham, J.A. Motyer, D.A. Carson, and R.T. France (Inter-varsity Press, 1994), is a one volume moderately conservative evangelical commentary. It is based on the NIV text and offers introductory material on date, authorship, purpose, key themes, outlines and discussions of recent developments in biblical scholarship, along with numerous maps, diagrams, and tables. It also offers seven new introductory articles that overview biblical history and types of biblical literature. This volume is designed for us by laypeople and teachers.


The New Century Bible, Ed. R.E. Clements, is A moderate to heavy critical series with predominantly British contributors from the 1970s. GCTS Library Catalog Search Location: Reference Shelf- First Floor


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The New International Commentary on the OT/NT is an Eerdmans series (NT begun 1951; OT in 1976) which features qualified evangelical scholars who follow a consistently conservative approach to critical issues. Though scholarly in its approach, it is accessible to laity. R. K. Harrison has been replaced by Robert Hubbard as OT editor and F. F. Bruce has been replaced by Gordon Fee as NT editor. GCTS Library Catalog Search Location: Reference Commentary Sets- First Floor

The New Interpreter’s Bible One-Volume Commentary is mainstream (2010). Its purpose is to bring the best of modern biblical scholarship to the service of the church and thus is designed for pastors, students, Bible teachers, and laypersons. It features articles on all the books of the bible, including the Apocrypha, as well as numerous general articles on the history, interpretation, and use of the Bible. This commentary uses the NRSV version of the Bible. GCTS Library Catalog Search Location: Reference Commentary Sets- First Floor

The NIV Application Commentary, (1994–), Ed. Terry Muck, is an evangelical series which focus on moving the reader from the original meaning (derived from language, historical background, context, etc.) to “bridging contexts” to contemporary significance and application (Bauer, 42-43). This series is designed to aid both preachers and teachers. GCTS Library Catalog Search Location: Reference Commentary Sets- First Floor

The New Jerome Biblical Commentary, (1990), eds. Raymond E. Brown, Joseph A. Fitzmeyer, and Roland E. Murphy, is a one-volume Catholic commentary which emphasizes a critical approach to the Scriptures, especially the methods of source, form, redaction and textual criticism. Technical with less emphasis on theology and application (Bauer, 38).






The Old Testament Library, Eds., P. Ackroyd, et al., is a mainstream, critical series with many translated from earlier German works.


The Old Testament Message, Eds. C. Stuhlmueller and M. McNamara, is a moderately critical Catholic series begun in the 80s. It is geared for laypeople and focuses on clarity, theology and relevance (Longman, 30). Not Available at GCTS-Charlotte

Peake’s Commentary, (2001), Eds. Matthew Black and H.H. Rowley, is one of the standard mainstream, critical one-volume commentaries. This volume gives students of the Bible a thorough grounding in and understanding of the origin and meaning of all the books of the Bible, as well as the benefits of recent research into Scripture.


Smyth and Helwys Bible Commentary is a moderately critical series that is user friendly and theologically sensitive (Longman, 30). It is designed for a “visual generation” and thus it focuses not only on the text but also provides images, photographs, maps, fine art, and drawings. This is a commentary series whose goal is to be useful to all students of the Bible, making relevant scholarship accessible in relevant ways.



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The Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries, Ed. D.J. Wiseman, are conservative and evangelical. Which span the 1960s to the 1990s. Written by respected English, South African, Australian, Irish, and American scholars, they are directed toward the non-specialist (Longman, 30).


The Women’s Bible Commentary, Expanded Edition, (1998), Eds. Carol A. Newsom and Sharon H. Ringe, provides a feminist interpretation of selected texts. This single-volume commentary provides introduction and comments on each book of the Protestant Bible, as well as a brief treatment of the apocryphal writings. This work, unlike other single-volume commentaries, focuses primarily on sections of the Bible that deal explicitly with female characters and symbols. Also included are essays on feminist hermeneutics and daily life in biblical times.


The Word Biblical Commentary was launched by Word in the 80s to answer the need for the highest level of biblical scholarship for evangelicals. The series is generally conservative but there are a variety of perspectives.


Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: Old Testament, (2009), Ed. John H. Walton. This set draws upon history, linguistic analysis, archaeological evidence, and ancient Near Eastern literature to provide the historical and cultural background necessary for understanding the OT texts. Each OT book begins with a brief introductory essay and is then followed by a verse-by-verse commentary. The set is also visually engaging as it is filled with colorful pictures, maps, and illustrations. ZIBBC is both accessible to scholars and the laity and, though final judgments as to questions of interpretation and meaning are often elusive, this set strives to include varying viewpoints while still reflecting a critical

and theological position that is rooted in historic conservative/evangelical Christianity. GCTS Library Catalog Search Location: Reference Commentary Sets- First Floor





III. DICTIONARIES

Anchor Bible Dictionary. Ed. D. N. Freedman. New York: Doubleday, 1992.


Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible. Ed. K. van der Toorn et al. Leiden: Brill, 1995.

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Dictionary of the Ancient Near East. Ed. P. Bienkowski and A. R. Millard. Philadelphia: Univ. of Pennsylvania Press, 2000.


IVP Dictionaries of the Old Testament. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 2003–.






Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament. Ed. G. J. Botterweck and H. Ringgren. Trans. J. T. Willis, et al. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1974–.

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IV. OT INTRODUCTIONS, HISTORIES, AND THEOLOGY

A. OLD TESTAMENT INTRODUCTIONS

Consistently conservative/Evangelical Introductions

Archer, G.L. A Survey of Old Testament Introduction is an older (1964) very conservative introduction.

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Harrison, R.K. Introduction to the Old Testament.

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Moderately conservative/Evangelical Introductions

Dillard, R. B. & Longman, T. Old Testament Introduction.

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Lasor, Hubbard, Bush. Old Testament Survey.

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Standard, mainstream Introduction

Anderson, B. Understanding the Old Testament.


“Canonical” Approach

Childs, B. Introduction to the Old Testament as Scripture.


Sociological Approach

Gottwald, N. The Hebrew Bible: A Socio-Literary Introduction.

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B. HISTORIES OF ISRAEL

Consistently Conservative

Kaiser, W. A History of Israel.


Generally Conservative

Bright, J. A History of Israel.

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Critical

Hayes, J. H., and Miller, J. M. A History of Ancient Israel and Judah.


Critical/Skeptical

Hayes, J.H., and Miller, J.M., eds. Israelite and Judaean History.






Revisionist

Thompson, T. Early History of the Israelite People (see also N. P. Lemche, Van Seters, et al.)


C. OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGIES

Conservative

Kaiser, W. Toward an Old Testament Theology (see also works by P. House, E. Martens, J. B. Payne)


German (Critical)

von Rad, G. Old Testament Theology

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For survey of more OT Theologies see: Hasel, G. Old Testament Theology: Basic Issues …

V. TEXTS FOR OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES Alster, B. Proverbs of Ancient Sumer. 2 vols. Bethesda, Md.: CDL, 1997.




Alster, B. Wisdom of Ancient Sumer. Bethesda, Md.: CDL, 2005.


Arnold, B., and B. Beyer, eds. Readings from the Ancient Near East. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2002.


Beyerlin, W., ed. Near Eastern Religious Texts Relating to the Old Testament. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1978.

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Black, J., et al. Literature of Ancient Sumer. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004 (see http://www-etcsl.orient.ox.ac.uk)




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Chavalas, M., ed. The Ancient Near East: Historical Sources in Translation. Oxford: Blackwell, 2006.


Dalley, S. ed. Myths of Mesopotamia. New York: Oxford University Press, 1991.


Foster, B., ed. Before the Muses. 3rd ed. Bethesda, Md.: CDL, 2005.


George, R.A. Babylonian Gilgamesh Epic. 2 vols. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2003.



Hallo, W.W., and K.L. Younger, eds. The Context of Scripture. 3 vols. Leiden: Brill, 1997.


Jacobsen, T. Harps That Once … Sumerian Poetry in Translation. New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press, 1987.


Lambert, W.G. Babylonian Wisdom Literature. Oxford: Clarendon, 1960.


Lichtheim, M. Ancient Egyptian Literature. 3 vols. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1973–80.





Matthews, V., and D. Benjamin, eds. Old Testament Parallels. 3rd ed. New York: Paulist, 2007.


Moran, W.L. . Amarna Letters. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins Univ. Press, 1992.

Not Available in GCTS-Charlotte

Pritchard, J.B., ed. Ancient Near Eastern Texts. Princeton: Princeton Univ. Press, 1969.




Society of Biblical Literature Writings from the Ancient World

• Vol. 2: H. A. Hoffner. Hittite Myths. • Vol. 4: J. M. Lindenberger. Ancient Aramaic and Hebrew Letters. • Vol. 6: M. Roth. Law Collections from Mesopotamia and Asia Minor. • Vol. 7: G. Beckman. Hittite Diplomatic Texts. • Vol. 9: S. Parker. Ugaritic Narrative Poetry. • Vol. 11: I. Singer. Hittite Prayers. • Vol. 12: M. Nissinen. Prophets and Prophecy in the Ancient Near East. • Vol. 16: N. C. Strudwick. Texts from the Pyramid Age. • Vol. 19: J.-J. Glassner. Mesopotamian Chronicles. • Vol. 20: H. Vanstiphout. Epics of Sumerian Kings: The Matter of Aratta. • Vol. 23: J. P. Allen. The Ancient Egyptian Pyramid Texts.

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