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Book SynopsisThe completion of all thirty-seven volumes of the New Collegeville Bible Commentary means an important new resource is fully available to all who wish to delve more deeply into the word of God. Now the one-volume, hardcover edition brings together every volume into a single, accessible guide to the entire Bible in a convenient and attractive format.
This comprehensive resource contains the same expert commentary that characterizes the complete series of individual books. Contributors include some of today's most highly regarded Scripture scholars, as well as some of the freshest young voices in the field. The commentaries, while reflecting the latest in biblical scholarship and study, are written in easy-to-understand language and bring expert insight into the Old and New Testament to Bible study participants, teachers, students, preachers, and all readers of the Bible. Includes full-color maps.
Trade ReviewThe scholars contributing to this series offer clear, concise commentaries that are suitable for personal study or preparation for preaching or teaching. This single-volume collection features several maps and a substantial introduction to the Bible, including a discussion of its origins and approaches to its interpretation. Readers looking for a general commentary on the Old Testament books to keep within reach will find this a welcome addition to their libraries.
The Bible TodayTable of ContentsCONTENTS Preface
Peter Dwyer Abbreviations
Introduction to the Bible
Gregory W. Dawes The Origins of the Bible
The Interpretation of the Bible
OLD TESTAMENT
Genesis
Joan E. Cook, S.C. Exodus
Mark S. Smith Leviticus
J. Edward Owens, O.SS.T. Numbers
Irene Nowell, O.S.B. Deuteronomy
J. Edward Owens, O.SS.T. Joshua
Roland J. Faley, T.O.R. Judges
Roland J. Faley, T.O.R. Ruth
Irene Nowell, O.S.B. 1 and 2 Samuel
Feidhlimidh T. Magennis 1 and 2 Kings
Alice L. Laffey, S.S.D. 1 and 2 Chronicles
John C. Endres, S.J. Ezra and Nehemiah
Thomas M. Bolin Tobit
Irene Nowell, O.S.B. Judith
Irene Nowell, O.S.B. Esther
Irene Nowell, O.S.B. 1 and 2 Maccabees
Daniel J. Harrington, S.J. Job
Kathleen M. O’Connor Psalms
Dianne Bergant, C.S.A. Proverbs
Katherine M. Hayes Ecclesiastes
Irene Nowell, O.S.B. Song of Songs
Irene Nowell, O.S.B. Wisdom
Richard J. Clifford, S.J. Sirach
Jeremy Corley Isaiah
Leslie J. Hoppe, O.F.M. Jeremiah
Pauline A. Viviano Lamentations
Irene Nowell, O.S.B. Baruch
Pauline A. Viviano Ezekiel
Corrine L. Carvalho Daniel
Paul V. Niskanen Hosea
Carol J. Dempsey, O.P. Joel
John J. Collins Amos
Carol J. Dempsey, O.P. Obadiah
John J. Collins Jonah
Irene Nowell, O.S.B. Micah
Carol J. Dempsey, O.P. Nahum
Carol J. Dempsey, O.P. Habakkuk
Carol J. Dempsey, O.P. Zephaniah
Carol J. Dempsey, O.P. Haggai
John J. Collins Zechariah
John J. Collins Malachi
John J. Collins NEW TESTAMENT
The Gospel According to Matthew
Barbara E. Reid, O.P. The Gospel According to Mark
Marie Noonan Sabin The Gospel According to Luke
Michael F. Patella, O.S.B. The Gospel According to John
Scott M. Lewis, S.J. The Acts of the Apostles
Dennis Hamm, S.J. The Pauline Letters
Vincent M. Smiles The Letter to the Romans
Robert J. Karris, O.F.M. The Letters to the Corinthians
Maria A. Pascuzzi, C.S.J. The First Letter to the Corinthians
Maria A. Pascuzzi, C.S.J. The Second Letter to the Corinthians
Maria A. Pascuzzi, C.S.J. The Letter to the Galatians
Robert J. Karris, O.F.M. The Letter to the Ephesians
Vincent M. Smiles The Letter to the Philippians
Vincent M. Smiles The Letter to the Colossians
Vincent M. Smiles The First Letter to the Thessalonians
Vincent M. Smiles The Second Letter to the Thessalonians
Vincent M. Smiles The First Letter to Timothy
Terence J. Keegan, O.P. The Second Letter to Timothy
Terence J. Keegan, O.P. The Letter to Titus
Terence J. Keegan, O.P. The Letter to Philemon
Terence J. Keegan, O.P. The Letter to the Hebrews
Daniel J. Harrington, S.J. The General Letters
Patrick J. Hartin The Letter of James
Patrick J. Hartin The First Letter of Peter
Patrick J. Hartin The Second Letter of Peter
Patrick J. Hartin The Letters of John
Scott M. Lewis, S.J. The First Letter of John
Scott M. Lewis, S.J. The Second Letter of John
Scott M. Lewis, S.J. The Third Letter of John
Scott M. Lewis, S.J. The Letter of Jude
Patrick J. Hartin The Book of Revelation
Catherine A. Cory Contributors
Maps
