Fortress Commentary on the Bible

<p>The Fortress Commentary on the Old Testament and Apocrypha presents a balanced synthesis of current scholarship, enabling readers to interpret Scripture for a complex and pluralistic world. The contributors bring a rich diversity of perspectives to the task of connecting solid historical critical analysis of the Scripture with sensitivity to theological, cultural, and interpretive issues.</p><p>The volume includes introductory articles, section introductions, and individual book articles that explore key sense units through three lenses:
• The Text in Its Ancient Context
• The Text in the Interpretive Tradition
• The Text in Contemporary Discussion</p>