Commentaries

Gospels

Pentateuch

The Sacra Pagina series presents fresh translations and modern expositions of all the books of the New Testament. Written by an international team of Catholic biblical scholars, it is intended for biblical professionals as well as graduate students, theologians, clergy, and religious educators. The volumes present basic introductory information and close exposition, with each author adopting a specific methodology while focusing on the issues raised by the New Testament books themselves.More...

This new commentary on Exodus is excellent for the academic setting. Whether you are looking for a commentary that treats Exodus from literary perspective, or if you want a commentary to balance the view of traditional perspectives, this book is an excellent resource.More...

Acts

Historical Books

Going through the text thought by thought, Parsons gleans fresh theological insight from the Book of Acts by attending to the cultural and educational context from which it emerges. He views Luke's account as a charter document explaining and legitimating Christian identity for believers in the ancient world. Includes maps, sidebars, photographs, indexes, and reference lists.More...

This volume provides a readable introduction to the narrative books of 1 and 2 Kings appropriate for the student, pastor, and scholar. Fritz combines historical, literary, and archaeological approaches in an engaging synthesis. While he addresses issues of the deuteronomic redaction, the author does not become bogged down in technical discussions or allow this to overshadow the holistic interpretation of the text.More...

Epistles of Paul

Wisdom/Poetic Literature

Integrating Scripture with Catholic doctrine, worship, and daily life, this NAB-based series unwraps the riches of Scripture for serious students and beginners alike. Stegman discusses authorship and literary questions, historical context, and theological themes---and offers accessible and substantive exegesis of Paul's letter to Corinth. Includes catechism and lectionary text references; reflection and application suggestions; sidebars; and more.

This book openly reveals Job's existential struggles to throw off the logic of a reward based mentality that believes God must be good to us, and give us "things". Job's lesson is precisely the opposite; God owes us nothing, but gives us a life in which there is great risk, much suffering, vulnerability, and the possibility of a bold faced affirmation of living in relationship with the divine. In, At the Scent of Water, Gerald Janzen follows Job's journey from prosperity, through calamity and bitter anguish, to an encounter with God's presence in a rainstorm that renews the earth and his own appetite for life.

General Epistles

Major Prophets

Douglas Harink looks at 1Peter through the theological lens of Christians living, believing and suffering in the Roman Empire. As such, he believes there is a rich theology waiting to be taken from the world of Peter's readers and brought thoughtfully in our own. In 2 Peter he traces a radically different trajectory as he examines theological emphases that are to Protestants quite foreign. Thus, we find not only challenging theological categories, but also clear challenges to the dominant theological concepts that rule our interpretation of the faith. More...

J.A. Thompson's commentary on Jeremiah is one of the most thorough commentaries available for this important book. In it, he discusses issues such as Jeremiah's role as a prophet of Israel, issues with exegesis of the book, the historical setting, the life of Jeremiah, and of course, the book itself. With over 600 pages of commentary, Thompson gives the reader a complete picture of Jeremiah, making this commentary a valuable resource for any Old Testament student.More...

Revelation 

Minor Prophets

This volume on Revelation is accessible and comprehensive. It provides an in-depth look at the parallels between images in the Apocalypse and their Old Testament and Jewish antecedents. G.K. Beale's painstaking analysis will help you better understand the obscure metaphors in Revelation and the purpose of the book itself.More...

In Hosea and Joel the element employed to capture the attention and hearts of God's people is the symbol. In Joel it is the locust, a symbol of impending destruction. In Hosea the prophet himself - and his scorned but constant love - dramatically portrays God's message of grace and his call to repent.More...