The Annotated Bible, vol. 4: Proverbs to Ezekiel
Overview
Arno C. Gaebelein, one of America’s truly great Bible teachers, published The Annotated Bible in 1922. This deeply insightful nine-volume commentary set is praised and respected by legions of devoted seekers. This impassioned author writes with enthusiasm and knowledge, whether he is answering destructive criticisms or defending the traditional authorship of the books of the Bible.
The Annotated Bible, vol. 4: Proverbs to Ezekiel embodies some of Gaebelien's finest writings, as he journeys through seven of the Old Testament's prophetic and wisdom literature books.
Top Highlights
“In the Hebrew Bible it occupies a different place. It is found there in the section called ‘Kethubim,’ the Hagiographic division. It belongs to the so-called ‘Megilloth’ or rolls and is placed first among them—Song of Solomon, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes and Esther. In the synagogual service it has been appointed to be read on the eighth day of Passover, the feast of redemption. This is suggestive, for, as we shall see, this Song is a love-song, expressing the love of Messiah for His people.” (Page 87)
“We do not care to repeat the charges which have been made against this Song as being sensuous, if not immoral, in its suggestions. Such is the verdict of the natural man, who, by such criticism, reveals the state of his own heart.” (Page 87)
“We therefore believe that it is the story of Solomon’s love for his bride, the Shulamith, as believed by the vast majority of Jewish and Christian expositors.” (Page 89)
“The deeper spiritual applications which the individual believer may make in heart communion with the Lord, must be left to each person.” (Page 91)
“The first rapturous outburst is, ‘Let Him kiss me with the kisses of His mouth; for thy love is better than wine.’” (Page 91)
- Title: The Annotated Bible, vol. 4: Proverbs to Ezekiel
- Author: Arno C. Gaebelein
- Publisher: Logos Research Systems
- Publication Date: 2009
- Pages: 331
Arno Gaebelein (1861–1945) is considered one of America’s truly great Bible teachers. His editorship of the unique Bible study magazine, Our Hope, and his authorship of scores of volumes gave him an international reputation.
He influenced many during his ministry over the last fifty years in many parts of the United States and Canada. A pioneer in the Bible conference movement, he was an original member of the editorial board that assisted Dr. C. I. Scofield in the preparation of the Scofield Reference Bible.
The Annotated Bible, published by Gaebelein, has been a standard reference work for most of a century. The Selected Words of A. C. Gaebelein includes thirteen valuable books and commentaries discuss the Bible’s relevance to world events.