Job

Andersen’s commentary is remarkable for the amount of exegetical insight contained in such a compact volume. He combines sensitivity to Job’s difficult Hebrew, literary structure and theological argument with admirable reluctance to solve problems through unnecessary textual emendation or speculative reconstruction. His treatments of passages such as Job 28, Elihu and the divine speeches frequently display independent judgment while remaining sober and textually grounded. Later commentators have naturally surpassed Andersen in comprehensiveness, and his final synthesis of the book’s message leaves some questions less fully resolved than more recent treatments such as Garrett’s. Nevertheless, few Job commentaries equal Andersen’s combination of clarity, literary sensitivity, theological judgment and insight per page. An outstanding first commentary on Job and still one of the most rewarding volumes to read straight through.

Anderson’s commentary on Job models excellent scholarship while being accessible to those starting out in their studies of Job. A reliable commentary from a reliable scholar. [Full Review]

Anderson’s volume is part of the TOTC and is necessarily limited by the series. As Keith Mathison says, “For those seeking a more introductory level commentary on the book of Job, Francis Anderson’s commentary is the best place to start. Anderson is a renowned scholar, and the commentary reflects his learning without becoming overly technical. Virtually any reader should be able to pick up this volume and work their way through it with little difficulty. A very helpful introductory commentary.” [Full Review]

For those seeking a more introductory level commentary on the book of Job, Francis Anderson's commentary is the best place to start. Anderson is a renowned scholar, and the commentary reflects his learning without becoming overly technical. Virtually any reader should be able to pick up this volume and work their way through it with little difficulty. A very helpful introductory commentary. [Full Review]

vangelical and linguistic study of the text. [Full Review]