Bible History Commentary: Old Testament

by Werner Herman Franzmann

Publisher:

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

, 1980

Overview

Excellent tool for teachers - elementary, Sunday school, vacation Bible school, Bible class--and students. Franzmann clarifies historical accounts, explains difficult passages, offers essential background information, warns about misapplications of the biblical narrative, and reminds readers of the gospel. Contains maps, illustrated charts and tables, a Hebrew calendar, indexes of proper names and Scripture references, and an explanation of biblical chronology.

Key Features

• Maps, charts, tables
• Hebrew calendar
• Index of proper names and Scripture references
• Explination of biblical chronology

Contents

Top Highlights

“‘Joseph wept.’ It is no wonder, since his forgiveness had been sincere and full. He was hurt and grieved that his sincerity was questioned. But he indulged those feelings no further. His concern was for his brothers.” (Pages 209–210)

“The descendants of Japheth are the Indo-Europeans. When we consider that they have spread out over vast stretches of territory from India across Europe and, through the Europeans over large parts of the Western Hemisphere, then we see what a remarkably accurate prophecy this was.” (Page 87)

“Rather, he was calling on Cain to repent and turn to him in humble trust. Then the Lord through his word would give him the strength to resist and overcome the anger against God and the jealousy and hatred of Abel threatening to take over fully in his heart.” (Page 58)

“A loose woman giving birth to an illegitimate child could not possibly be a sign, a miraculous act performed by God to nourish and bolster the God-given faith.” (Page 499)

“We have chosen this heading because so much attention has been focused on the curse Noah pronounced that the blessings have been neglected.” (Page 85)

Product Details

• Title: Bible History Commentary: Old Testament 
• Author: W.H. Franzmann
• Publisher: Northwestern Publishing House
• Publication Date: 1998
• Pages: 585

About Werner Herman Franzmann

Werner Herman Franzmann was a twentieth-century Lutheran hymn writer and translator, teacher, and author whose works are marked by their scriptural heft. The second of nine children by William and Elsie Franzmann, Werner was raised in Lake City, Minnesota and attended the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary along with brothers Gerhard and Martin.

Werner served as a pastor and professor in Michigan for over 25 years before becoming the first full-time editor of Northwestern Publishing House. His greatest work as editor was the quarterly devotional Meditations, which remains in circulation today. He returned to the ministry for four more years before retiring to focus on writing—the result being his popular Old and New Testament commentaries. W. H. Franzmann played a significant role in the break between the Wisconsin and Missouri Lutheran Synods and his influence in the church endures to this day.