Commentaries on Ezra-Nehemiah

A well-respected work from a prominent evangelical scholar. more

Hugh Williamson’s commentary, along with Joseph Blenkinsopp’s, set the standard for critical commentaries on Ezra-Nehemiah in the 1980s. more

very important. more

The three commentaries on Ezra-Nehemiah I rely on (Williamson, Fensham, Blenkinsopp) were all published around the same time, but still hold up quite well. more

offers an excellent interpretation of these books, with thorough discussion of contemporary scholarship. more

Fensham’s commentary is slightly more readable than Williams, which is especially helpful for students. more

More pastor-friendly than Williamson and Blenkinsopp, with less discussion of text criticism and historical criticism. more

Most commentators on the commentaries rate this as the best volume on Ezra and Nehemiah. more

A serious commentary; takes a traditional approach to dating, theology, etc. more

Ezra and Nehemiah are challenging books for contemporary readers. more

Kidner’s commentary on Ezra and Nehemiah is both engaging to readers and well-supported in its claims about the text. more

The introduction is brief, but this is because Dr. more

Derek Kidner’s slim commentary is light in weight but not in content. more

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

Succinct. more

This highly anticipated volume promises to contribute greatly to the study of Ezra-Nehemiah. more

This was my primary text I used when I preached nineteen sermons through Ezra in 2024. more

Whilst the interest in/focus on the development of Judaism may slightly reduce this commentary’s utility to the average preacher, I do think that it is a thorough and helpful commentary if read with discernment – not least as Harrington helps notes of God’s sovereignty/intimacy, the importance of prayer/lament/worship/family and other things sing clearly. more