Commentaries on Ezra-Nehemiah
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Top 3 Commentaries
Ezra-Nehemiah. WBC. Thomas Nelson, 1985.
Carlos Baner
very important. more
Princeton Seminary
offers an
excellent interpretation of these books, with thorough discussion of contemporary scholarship. more
Tim Challies
There is not only near-consensus on the best commentary on Ezra and Nehemiah, but also near-consensus on the second best–Williamson’s contribution to the WBC. more
The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah. NICOT. Eerdmans, 1983.
Tim Challies
Most commentators on the commentaries rate this as the best volume on Ezra and Nehemiah. more
Derek Thomas
A serious commentary; takes a traditional approach to dating, theology, etc. more
Ligonier Ministries (Keith Mathison)
Ezra and Nehemiah are challenging books for contemporary readers. more
Denver Seminary Journal
Evangelical focus on the historical and archaeological background. more
Ezra and Nehemiah. TOTC. InterVarsity Press, 1981.
armchairtheologian
Derek Kidner’s slim commentary is light in weight but not in content. more
Tim Challies
Just a few days ago I was reading a commentary by Kidner and remarking on his ability to distill each section of Scripture down to its essence and follow his explanation with useful application. more
Derek Thomas
Succinct. more
Ligonier Ministries (Keith Mathison)
For those seeking a good introductory level commentary on the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, I would recommend Derek Kidner's commentary. more
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Forthcoming Commentaries
| Year | Author | Title | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| forthcoming 2024 | Lorein, Geert W. | Ezra and Nehemiah | Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries |
| forthcoming | Appler, Deborah A.; Smith, Terry Ann | Ezra-Nehemiah | Wisdom Commentary Series |
| forthcoming | Buster, Aubrey E. | Ezra-Nehemiah | Bible in God's World Commentary |
| forthcoming | Fulton, Deirdre N. | Ezra-Nehemiah | Word Biblical Commentary |
| forthcoming | Green, Douglas J. | Ezra, Nehemiah | Story of God Bible Commentary |
| forthcoming | Harrington, Hannah K. | Ezra-Nehemiah Through the Centuries | Blackwell Bible Commentaries |
| forthcoming | Hogg, David | Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job | Reformation Commentary on Scripture |
| forthcoming | Kim, Grace Ji-Sun | 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah | Belief: Theological Commentary on the Bible |
| forthcoming | Kim, Grace Ji-Sun | Ezra and Nehemiah | Belief: Theological Commentary on the Bible |
| forthcoming | Klouda Sharp, Sheri L. | Ezra-Nehemiah | Christian Standard Commentary |
| forthcoming | Klouda Sharp, Sheri L.; Steinmann, Andrew E. | Ezra-Nehemiah, Esther | Christian Standard Commentary |
| forthcoming | Knoppers, Gary N.; Lipschits, Oded | Ezra-Nehemiah | Hermeneia |
| forthcoming | Nam, Roger S. | Ezra-Nehemiah | Old Testament Library |
| forthcoming | Richards, Kent | Ezra-Nehemiah | Forms of the Old Testament Literature |
| forthcoming | Schnittjer, Gary Edward; Murawsk, Bryan M. | Ezra and Nehemiah | Kerux Commentaries |
| forthcoming | Wooden, R. Glenn | 1 Esdras | SBL Commentary on the Septuagint |
| forthcoming | Wooden, R. Glenn | 2 Esdras | SBL Commentary on the Septuagint |
| forthcoming | Wright, Jacob | Ezra-Nehemiah | International Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament |