Many today find the Old Testament a closed book. The cultural issues seem insurmountable and we are easily baffled by that which seems obscure. Furthermore, without knowledge of the ancient culture we can easily impose our own culture on the text, potentially distorting it. The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary (ZIBBC) series invites you to enter the Old Testament with a company of guides, experts that will give new insights into these cherished writings.
Volume 1 of the ZIBBC series brings to life the world of the Old Testament Pentateuch through informative entries and full-color photos and graphics. Here readers find a premier commentary for connecting with the historical and cultural context of the Old Testament.
