Old Testament Commentary Survey

For the student, minister, and lay person alike, Old Testament Commentary Survey makes finding the best Old Testament commentaries easy. In this fourth edition, Long man focuses on the best of established commentaries and commentaries published in recent years. He lists a number of works available for each book of the Old Testament, gives a brief indication of their emphases and view points, and evaluates them. Long man also indicates who would most benefit from the commentary under consideration (scholar, minister, layperson). Finally, he summarizes his top recommendations for those trying to build a library that covers every book of the Old Testament. The result is a balanced, sensible guide for those who preach and teach the Old Testament and need help in choosing the best tools.

Tremper Longman III (Ph.D., Yale University) is the Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies and chair of the department of religious studies at Westmont College. He has authored or co-authored numerous books, including commentaries on Daniel, Ecclesiastes, Proverbs, and the Song of Songs.