Historical Books, 15 vols. (Anchor Yale Bible Commentary | AYBC)

by Robert Boling; G. Ernest Wright; Thomas B. Dozeman; Jack M. Sasson

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8 more

Publisher:

Yale University Press

, 2008–2016

This collection includes the current volumes covering the Historical Books in the Anchor Yale Bible Commentary (AYBC). AYBC is a fresh approach to the world’s greatest classic—the Bible. This prestigious commentary series represents the pinnacle of biblical scholarship, drawing from the wisdom and resources of Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish scholars from around the world. A book-by-book translation and exegesis of the Hebrew Bible, this vast commentary series makes available all the significant historical and linguistic knowledge which bears on the interpretation of the Bible.

These massive commentaries have set the standard for biblical scholarship for decades—marking the beginning of a new era—by making the Bible accessible to modern readers. The Anchor Yale Bible aims to arrive at the meaning of biblical literature through exact translation and extended exposition, and to reconstruct the ancient setting of the biblical story, as well as the circumstances of its transcription and the characteristics of its transcribers. These commentaries are written with the most exacting standards of scholarship, reflecting the highest technical accomplishment. They are accessible for laypersons, and vital for sermon preparation, research, and advanced study of the Bible.

Key Features

• Offers original translations, including alternative translations, annotations, and variants
• Details the historical, critical, and literary evolution of the text
• Provides a detailed outline of each book
• Discusses the text with verse-by-verse commentary
• Analyzes various interpretive approaches and the process of canonicity
• Enhances study with maps, photographs, illustrations
• Presents the reader with historical background, including analysis of authorship and dating
• Implements an extensive bibliography of primary and secondary literature

About The Anchor Yale Bible Series

The Anchor Yale Bible Series, previously the Anchor Bible Series, is a renowned publishing program that for more than 50 years has produced books devoted to the latest scholarship on the Bible and biblical topics. Yale University Press, having acquired this prestigious series in 2007, is now proud to offer all previously published Anchor Bible titles as well as new books—more than 115 titles in all. Many more volumes are in progress as the AYB Editorial Board, under the direction of General Editor John J. Collins, vigorously pursues the goal of bringing to a wide audience the most important new ideas, the latest research findings, and the clearest possible analysis of the Bible. Widely recognized as the flagship of American biblical scholarship, the Anchor Yale Bible Series is comprised of:

• Anchor Yale Bible Commentary (AYBC), a book-by-book translation and exegesis of the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and the Apocrypha
• Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary (AYBD), a state-of-the-art dictionary in six volumes with more than 6,000 entries from 800 international scholars
• The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library, containing more than 40 volumes by foremost scholars from a variety of religious backgrounds who focus on broad biblical themes

Product Details

• Historical Books Commentaries
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Series: Anchor Yale Bible Commentary | AYBC
• Volumes: 15
• Resource Types: Commentaries
• Topic: Old Testament
• Format: Digital > Logos Research Edition
• Resource ID: {7A0A0816-24AD-432B-83EC-2BA2EEEB0FAE}

Benefits of Logos Edition

With the Logos edition, you can reap the maximum benefit from the Anchor Yale Bible series by getting easier access to the contents of this series—helping you to use these volumes more efficiently for research and sermon preparation. Every word from every book has been indexed and catalogued to help you search the entire series for a particular verse or topic, giving you instant access to cross-references. Additionally, important terms link to your other resources in your digital library, including dictionaries, encyclopedias, commentaries, theology texts, and others. Perform powerful searches to find exactly what you’re looking for because in Logos, your titles will automatically integrate into custom search reports, passage guides, exegetical guides, and the other advanced features of the software. You'll have the tools you need to use your entire digital library effectively and efficiently, searching for verses, finding Scripture references and citations instantly, and performing word studies. With most Logos resources, you can take the discussion with you using tablet and mobile apps, providing you the most efficient and comprehensive research tools in one place, so you get the most out of your study.