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Zondervan Bible Commentary: One-Volume Illustrated Edition Hardcover – Illustrated, June 4, 2008

by Zondervan (Author), F. F. Bruce (Editor)
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The Zondervan Bible Commentary takes its award-winning predecessor, the New International Bible Commentary, and weaves in rich, full-color images and other new features to make it the finest one-volume commentary of its kind. Featuring the insights of forty-three world-class scholars, this convenient, information-packed volume unlocks the meaning and message of every book of the Bible to help you gain a deeper, life-changing understanding of the Scriptures. Features include: • A wealth of full-color photographs, maps, charts, and timelines • Commentaries by foremost scholars help you grasp the meanings of Bible passages and the significance of key biblical words • Sidebars o “Going Deeper” with cultural, historical, and theological information o “Reflection” helping you apply the Scriptures to real life o “Shadows” spotlighting Old Testament foreshadowing of the New Testament o “Echoes”―similar to “Shadows,” revealing New Testament references to the Old Testament o “The Conversation” containing quotes on the text from historic figures such as Luther, Augustine, and Calvin • Uses Today’s New International Version (TNIV) for Bible text references―timeless truth in today’s language • Expanded bibliographies

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The Zondervan Bible Commentary takes its award-winning predecessor, the New International Bible Commentary, and weaves in rich, full-color images and other new features to make it the finest one-volume commentary of its kind. Featuring the insights of forty-three world-class scholars, this convenient, information-packed volume unlocks the meaning and message of every book of the Bible to help you gain a deeper, life-changing understanding of the Scriptures.

Features include:
⢠A wealth of full-color photographs, maps, charts, and timelines
⢠Commentaries by foremost scholars help you grasp the meanings of Bible passages and the significance of key biblical words
⢠Sidebars
o Going Deeper with cultural, historical, and theological information
o Reflection helping you apply the Scriptures to real life
o Shadows spotlighting Old Testament foreshadowing of the New Testament
o Echoes--similar to Shadows, revealing New Testament references to the Old Testament
o The Conversation containing quotes on the text from historic figures such as Luther, Augustine, and Calvin
⢠Uses Today's New International Version (TNIV) for Bible text references--timeless truth in today's language
⢠Expanded bibliographies

About the Author

F.F. (Frederick Fyvie)Bruce was born in October the 12th, 1910, in Elgin (Scotland), to a Brethren Assemblies family. His father was an itinerant preacher for the Assemblies. F.F. was baptized and accepted as a member of his local congregation in September 1928. He remained loyal to his denomination for the rest of his life. “Through my own experience with the Brethren, I can say they are the ideal place where a lay theologian can serve the Church with his gifts” (Restrospect, p. 285).

As a lover of the Biblie and of the classical languages, when he was only 10 years old, he started simultaneous studies in Greek and Latin. F.F. was admitted to Aberdeen University in October 1928. He studied also in University of Cambridge (England, 1932-34) and in the University of Vienna (Austria, 1934-35), studying in preparation for his Graduation and Doctoral degree, excelling in both.

Bruce taught Greek in the Universities of Edinburgh (1935-38) and Leeds (1938-47). Afterwards, he taught Bible History and Literature in the University of Sheffield (1947-59) followed by Bible Criticism and Exegesis in the University of Manchester (1959-78).

He lectured in prestigious universities all around the world: Marburg (Germany), Amsterdam (The Netherlands), Auckland (New Zealand), and Makerere (Uganda). He also lectured in numerous Theological Seminaries, among them the Calvin Seminary, in Grand Rapids (U.S.A.) and the Union Seminary, in New York City (U.S.A.).

He was voted President by the prestigious Societies of Old Testament Studies and New Testament Studies.

F.F. Bruce wrote some 50 books, plus several thousand articles, essays and reviews. His masterpiece The Acts of the Apostles: The Greek Text with Introduction and Commentary (1951) marked for the evangelical world the beginning of a new era in Bible study, being seriously considered by the Academia. In spite of never having made formal studies in Theology, he was an extraordinary reader of the subject and the Aberdeen University granted him in 1957 a Doctor Honoris Causa degree in Divinities.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zondervan Academic; Illustrated edition (June 4, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 1696 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 031026264X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0310262640
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.11 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.64 x 2.24 x 9.49 inches
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    F. F. Bruce (1910-1990) was Rylands Professor of Biblical Criticism and Exegesis at the University of Manchester in England. During his distinguished career, he wrote more than forty bestselling commentaries and books, including several titles published by InterVarsity Press, A Mind for What Matters and Paul, Apostle of the Heart Set Free. He also served as general editor of The New International Commentary on the New Testament.

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Zondervan Bible Commentary: One-Volume Illustrated Edition is an Excellent Modern Commentary!
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Zondervan Bible Commentary: One-Volume Illustrated Edition is an Excellent Modern Commentary!
This volume has been on my essential Bible studies book shelf for a few years now. Zondervan Bible Commentary is one of the best resources for understanding Bible history and content. Especially helpful for theology or ministry students."Echoes" provided Old Testament insight in the New Testament commentaries, and were on point with what was being discussed each time. The "Key Themes" and "Analysis" sections provided clear outlines and scriptural backing of each theme. At the end of each chapter, the bibliographies and related works are excellent resources, very well selected by the editor. Maps of Apostle Paul's missionary journeys were helpful in understanding the events and keeping track of when each thing took place.Pictures, tables, subtitles and other discussion points contributed to a very interesting and informative book. The writing itself was very engaging from one line to the next, inspiring further study. One of my favorite tables was "Historic Christological Heresies" and the "Reflection" during James entitled "Friendship with the World." Each item included in the volume has an author or photographer credited which helps with further research purposes. The break-down of Greek words and usage is also very helpful and enlightening.Excellent modern commentary! Number 1 choice for new students of Christ, theology, ministry or Bible.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My go to commentary
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2017
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This is the commentary I go to first. I have the ESV Study Bible, ESV Systemic Theology Study Bible, ESV Reformation Study Bible, NIV Zondervan Study Bible, NIV Cultural Background Study Bible, and Moody Bible Commentary.

I'll read the section in the bible then i turn to Zondervan Bible Commentary One Volume - once i'm done reading that i'll refer to all the other commentaries to gleam any other information.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great One Volume Illustrated Bible Commentary
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2009
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I am enjoying this Zondervan One Volume illustrated Bible Commentary, very much. It is full of pictures and loaded with useful historical information. My only complain, for lack of a better word, is that the text is written in a very technical way, and difficult to read at times for those people, like me, that did not have a chance to pursue higher education. It is also loaded with a lot of external information. Perhaps a little too much for the average Bible student. Other than that, it is a great guide through the books of the Bible. Enjoy it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended Bible Study Tool!
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2018
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Absolutely excellent commentary, a very scholarly approach but not too difficult to comprehend.

Also includes lots of side notes, photos, charts & maps.

The text quotes are taken from the NIV with good explanations referring to the original Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek & Latin texts & translations that are very thorough indeed.

Highly recommended Bible study tool!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent price, early delivery, and perfect condition.
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This is an excellent book to enrich and extend your knowledge when reading the Bible. It was an excellent purchase, and at the lowest price I found after searching many websites-- including those whom exclusively sold Christian reading materials. The book arrived before the estimated date of arrival, and was in perfect condition. I highly recommend using 'amazon.com' if you are planning to purchase this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Study material
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I love good study materials for bible college, Zondervan are great writers of their product, thourough, well studied, and concise. They make sure things quoted are on point.
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3.0 out of 5 stars This Needs To Be Available On Kindle
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I have the hardcover version of this but it weighs a ton! Kindle would be easier to handle.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good overall but commentary needs revision
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This commentary is an updated version of the New International Bible Commentary (1979) which was edited by F.F. Bruce. Note: this commentary is not the Zondervan NIV Bible Commentary (which comes in 2 volumes and is an abridged version of the 12 volume Expositor's Bible Commentary).

The NIBC was a good 1 volume Bible commentary when it came out in 1979. Its notes were very concise and the explanations were helpful in bringing out the basic meaning of the text. This updated version is "updated", not in its commentary, but in using the TNIV as the Bible translation, having colored illustrations/photographs, Bible charts, and quotations from classical works such as Suetonius or Tacitus, or the early church fathers. The basic Bible commentary remains the same as that of 1979. The authors of the commentary text often quoted from sources which dated 1979 or earlier. Much extensive biblical research has been done since 1979, and thus the commentary is somewhat dated. I felt that to be truly updated, this Bible commentary should be completely revised to include the latest scholarly and archaeological research. That's why I deleted one star.

However, it is much more reader-friendly, with its charts, colored photographs, and newly formatted layout. So, if you liked the 1979 NIBC, you'll find this much more attractive to read.

If you want a very up-to-date 1 volume Bible commentary, you may want to check out the New Bible Commentary (21st edition). If you can afford to pay more, buy the 2 volume Zondervan NIV Bible Commentary set (which again is the abridged version of the Expositor's Bible Commentary).
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5.0 out of 5 stars Clarification
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Definitely helps on having a a more understanding of chapters or scriptures.
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Brian Chown
5.0 out of 5 stars Good for users of the NIV
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If you are using the NIV bible, this is a good resource to have.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive
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Jamie M.
4.0 out of 5 stars Quality Single-Volume Commentary in Full Colour
Reviewed in Canada on October 26, 2019
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Well crafted, full colour, printed on high-quality glossy paper, which at 1685 pages makes it very heavy. Pleasant to read through with interesting photographs, maps and sidebars. Scholarship is previous generation conservative evangelical, with contributors having studied and taught at world-class universities. Originally published in 1979 under a different title, this 2008 edition has been updated (to what extent is uncertain) to include more recent scholarship from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s (as late as 2004), which is indicated in the bibliographies.

In terms of practical value and usefulness, overall it’s a fair, concise, conservative evangelical commentary for pastors, teachers and students of the Bible. It does tend to lean more academic in its presentation and offers a mixed bag of viewpoints on certain topics (e.g., creation, Bible prophecy, eschatology). Those who lean toward a dispensational premillennial interpretation of the Bible won’t find this commentary very satisfying and would be better served by investing in the Moody Bible Commentary or Bible Knowledge Commentary (2 Vols.). Having said that, the editor and contributors to the ZBC have attempted to fairly represent the differing perspectives in their comments.

All in all, the ZBC is a welcome addition to my library and I look forward to consulting it, reading through it to gain insight, and enjoy the beautiful photographs and practical helps.
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Jamie M.
4.0 out of 5 stars Quality Single-Volume Commentary in Full Colour
Reviewed in Canada on October 26, 2019
Well crafted, full colour, printed on high-quality glossy paper, which at 1685 pages makes it very heavy. Pleasant to read through with interesting photographs, maps and sidebars. Scholarship is previous generation conservative evangelical, with contributors having studied and taught at world-class universities. Originally published in 1979 under a different title, this 2008 edition has been updated (to what extent is uncertain) to include more recent scholarship from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s (as late as 2004), which is indicated in the bibliographies.

In terms of practical value and usefulness, overall it’s a fair, concise, conservative evangelical commentary for pastors, teachers and students of the Bible. It does tend to lean more academic in its presentation and offers a mixed bag of viewpoints on certain topics (e.g., creation, Bible prophecy, eschatology). Those who lean toward a dispensational premillennial interpretation of the Bible won’t find this commentary very satisfying and would be better served by investing in the Moody Bible Commentary or Bible Knowledge Commentary (2 Vols.). Having said that, the editor and contributors to the ZBC have attempted to fairly represent the differing perspectives in their comments.

All in all, the ZBC is a welcome addition to my library and I look forward to consulting it, reading through it to gain insight, and enjoy the beautiful photographs and practical helps.
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