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Africa Bible Commentary: A One-Volume Commentary Written by 70 African Scholars Hardcover – June 27, 2006
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- Print length1616 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherZondervan
- Publication dateJune 27, 2006
- Reading age18 years and up
- Dimensions7.68 x 1.97 x 9.61 inches
- ISBN-100310264731
- ISBN-13978-0310264736
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The Africa Bible Commentary gives a section-by-section interpretation that provides a contextual, readable, affordable, and immensely useful guide to the entire Bible. Readers around the world will benefit from and appreciate the commentary's fresh insights and direct style that engage both heart and mind.
Key features:
· Produced by African biblical scholars, in Africa, for Africa--and for the world
· Section-by-section interpretive commentary and application
· More than 70 special articles dealing with topics of key importance in to ministry in Africa today, but that have global implications
· 70 African contributors from both English- and French-speaking countries
· Transcends the African context with insights into the biblical text and the Christian faith for readers worldwide
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- Publisher : Zondervan; First Edition (June 27, 2006)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 1616 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0310264731
- ISBN-13 : 978-0310264736
- Reading age : 18 years and up
- Item Weight : 3.72 pounds
- Dimensions : 7.68 x 1.97 x 9.61 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #3,170,356 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3,382 in Mythology (Books)
- #15,583 in Christian Commentaries (Books)
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Customers find the book's commentary insightful and refreshing. They describe it as a great resource for Bible study, with clear writing that is easy to understand. Readers praise the content quality as biblically sound and contextually meaningful. Overall, they consider it a worthwhile purchase and a valuable addition to their library.
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Customers find the commentary insightful and helpful for biblical study and teaching. They appreciate the authors' skillful interpretation of truths and their dedication to clarifying conflicting passages. The articles are informative and interesting, with solid theology. Readers say the book enhances their biblical study and teaching.
"...social justice, poverty, or family dynamics, the contributors skillfully interpret biblical truths in ways that resonate with African cultures while..." Read more
"...TRUE historical accounts are finally acknowledged and chronicled in this commentary. Thank you!!" Read more
"...It is exciting to see a solid commentary (recognizing and committed to the authority of Scripture as infallible) written in English from a cultural..." Read more
"...This commentary does not dilute the scriptural meaning but, in some ways, enhances it." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's value. They find it a great resource for Bible study with an indigenous perspective. The content is interesting and enjoyable to read, with commendable work.
"The Africa Bible Commentary is an exceptional resource that brings a fresh and culturally relevant perspective to the study of the Bible...." Read more
"Writing a commentary from an indigenous viewpoint is brilliant and factual...." Read more
"...through a Western cultural filter. Extremely helpful and well done." Read more
"...an Episcopal priest, I find this commentary to be not only a treasure chest of wisdom, but truly enjoyable to read...." Read more
Customers appreciate the writing style. They find it clear and concise, with a flowing style. The articles are interesting and well-thought-out, making them good resources for papers, speaking, and preaching.
"...I find this commentary extremely well written and accessible in the areas that I have used it so far...." Read more
"...It's written so clearly that the average person can read and understand it. I particularly enjoy the essays it offers on a myriad of subjects...." Read more
"...It is to me a grounded commentary (it flows with a writer's style that is like having a conversation with the authors)...." Read more
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Customers appreciate the book's content quality. They find it a good one-volume Bible commentary with biblically sound and meaningful insights. The book provides multiple perspectives in a single volume.
"...of the African continent, offering insights that are both biblically sound and contextually meaningful...." Read more
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"...It has become my first stop in sermon preparation. I find the scholarship first rate, but also the "heart" for pastoral applicability is equally..." Read more
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Great Commentary, very contextual
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2024The Africa Bible Commentary is an exceptional resource that brings a fresh and culturally relevant perspective to the study of the Bible. Written by 70 African scholars, this commentary is deeply rooted in the realities, challenges, and rich traditions of the African continent, offering insights that are both biblically sound and contextually meaningful.
What sets this commentary apart is the way it connects Scripture to real-life issues faced by African communities. Whether it's addressing social justice, poverty, or family dynamics, the contributors skillfully interpret biblical truths in ways that resonate with African cultures while remaining faithful to the text.
The commentary is comprehensive yet accessible, making it a valuable tool for pastors, students, and everyday readers alike. The clear explanations, practical applications, and culturally relevant illustrations make the Bible come alive in a way that’s relatable and impactful for African audiences and beyond.
If you’re looking for a deeper understanding of the Bible from a uniquely African perspective, this book is a must-have. It’s a powerful reminder that God’s Word speaks to all cultures and communities. Highly recommended!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024Writing a commentary from an indigenous viewpoint is brilliant and factual. TRUE historical accounts are finally acknowledged and chronicled in this commentary. Thank you!!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2023@chieflady, I am also replying to you. You were having trouble finding links in the Kindle version to find commentary on specific passages without paging through and asked for input. If you select any book of the Bible from the Contents page at the top, each book begins with about 2 pages of general comments on the book. THIS IS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY A BOOK-SPECIFIC TABLE OF CONTENTS - WITH LINKS TO SEQUENTIAL PASSAGES FROM THAT BOOK WITH THE TOPIC HEADINGS LABELED FOR EACH. Clicking on a link takes you directly to the commentary on that passage.
I find this commentary extremely well written and accessible in the areas that I have used it so far. It is exciting to see a solid commentary (recognizing and committed to the authority of Scripture as infallible) written in English from a cultural perspective other than American or European. Everyone comes to the Scriptures with a cultural lens, with perspectives and worldviews affected by our fallible cultural worldviews, and yet every culture has redeeming qualities placed there by our created.
Obviously the cultures of Africa are much broader than one overall culture, but the shared characteristics that affect a general African worldview vs. a general Western European & American worldview are significantly different. Africans also generally do not bring the same tendency as is more prevalent among Westerners to overlook the discrepancies between our own extrabiblical cultural worldviews and the worldview of the Scriptures themselves and of the cultural groups to whom they were originally written.
I find a refreshing focus on the clear meaning of Scripture and applications that may sometimes appear outside the box for Westerners yet remain consistently inside the box for the Scriptures themselves, causing a reconsideration of the text of Scripture in a healthy way while still celebrating the authority of Scripture over that of culture and the Scriptures' overarching applicability directly to all cultures.
I hope this will be a beginning point for more -- both from Africa and from other areas of the world who can bring additional cultural insights to bear on the Scriptures while countering the centuries-long tendency to see commentaries examining the Scriptures primarily (nearly exclusively?) through a Western cultural filter.
Extremely helpful and well done.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2024My library is filled with commentaries. However, it is refreshing to gain insight from an African perspective. This commentary shares how the African culture understands the Word of God by adding anecdotes. This commentary does not dilute the scriptural meaning but, in some ways, enhances it.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2010It is helpful to have perspective away from the northern hemisphere. This one volume gives me a view into the Africian culture of which I have a bit of experience. The brevity does not cripple the insight from the variety of authors. I like the constant reminder of the communal aspect of the ancient near east along with recognition of the rich heritage we have from previous generations. This is a welcome change to other commentaries with the words studied through the centuries.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2024I purchased the electronic version. I prefer the easibility when studying. I highly recommend as an addition to your collection.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2024I can't say enough about how this book enhances my biblical study and teaching. It's a masterful piece of authorship. Thank you!
Top reviews from other countries
- Angam G. ChahongReviewed in India on August 28, 2018
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Very Good Bible commentary
- Alan PriceReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 3, 2013
5.0 out of 5 stars Really useful getting an African perspective
This is what I would call a pastoral commentary. It is not particularly devotional neither is it analytical. The references to "what the original means" are few and far between (if any). It feels more like a series of brief sermons on each of the passages but does give a fresh look at many well known scriptures
- J.C.Reviewed in Canada on March 1, 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Love It!! A Masterpiece!!
Arrived in perfect condition!! I have waited to purchase this work of art for a long time!
I already started using my commentary with my devotions. I love it!!
- PeterReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2013
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth more than 5 stars
I got this book for my wife who has church links in Malawi. We felt that it was important to understand the theology of the African people as it is slightly different to ours in the UK - our cultures are different. A very good book for getting into the African mind.
- Midlands ShakespeareReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars A useful resource for Bible study
This is a useful resource for Bible study, and is especially good for providing theological perspectives from African communities.