Exodus (Understanding the Bible Commentary | UBC)

by James K. Bruckner

Publisher:

Baker

, 2012

Overview

Exodus includes some of the Old Testament’s most dramatic scenes, as well as themes that are foundational to the rest of the Bible. God delivers, provides for, and forms a people for himself, patiently teaching them to trust him. This commentary helps the reader understand and apply this wonderful and ever-relevant book on a deeper level.

Contents

Top Highlights

“The word refers to killing without proper authority” (Page 188)

“Escaping the pharaoh was not enough. His power had to be broken in such a way that the entire world would know who the Lord is and what God’s sovereignty can mean.” (Page 129)

“Fifth, the Lord invited the people into a cooperative venture for the first time, in the creation of the tabernacle” (Page 6)

“First, the purpose of the exit from Egypt is not freedom for freedom’s sake, but freedom to serve the Lord” (Page 5)

“The people then confirmed their verbal agreement to accept the covenant in six responsive actions” (Page 225)

Product Details

• Title: Exodus
• Author: James K. Bruckner
• Series: Understanding the Bible Commentary Series
• Publisher: Baker
• Print Publication Date: 2012
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Pages: 368
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. O.T. Exodus › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9781441251879, 9781565632127, 9780801045776, 1441251871, 1565632125, 0801045770
• Resource ID: LLS:BAKERUBOT02EX
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-12-12T21:58:25Z

About James K. Bruckner

James Bruckner is Assistant Professor of Old Testament, North Park University, Chicago, Illinois.

The Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Supplement (renamed the Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies in 2005) is a premier book series that offers cutting-edge work for a readership of scholars, teachers in the field of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament studies, postgraduate students and advanced undergraduates. All the diverse aspects of Old Testament study are represented and promoted in the series, including innovative work from historical perspectives, studies using social-scientific and literary theory, and developing theological, cultural and contextual approaches.

The series was launched by Sheffield Academic Press in 1976, and is published regularly by T & T Clark International as The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies. This world-class religious academic publishing program is both interdisciplinary and international in scope, incorporating Sheffield Academic Press, T & T Clark and Trinity Press International.