Caleb Lawson

A remarkable commentary. Tanner's work is probably the most expansive and thorough commentary from a conservative evangelical viewpoint available. His introductory remarks on dating, authorship, and identifying "Darius the Mede" alone are excellent. He additionally has an extensive section detailing Daniel's prophecy of 70 weeks. Throughout, I think he is quite fair to other viewpoints, but at the same time points out their flaws before presenting his own view which is always based on careful exegesis of the details of the text. Now, if you are Amillennial, you certainly won't agree with all of Tanner's conclusions, although I think you would be pressed to defend your argument in a better light. I believe Daniel in particular is one of the strongest arguments for a Premillennial interpretation of Rev. 20 and the fulfillment of God's kingdom promises, and I was only further strengthened in that belief by Tanner's work here. The only critique I can offer would be editorial in that some structural features of the book are not consistent (i.e. "Commentary" headings sometimes in bold, sometimes just in italics, etc.). Highly recommended if you are teaching/preaching through Daniel or if you just want a reliable guide to a difficult book.

Between O. Palmer Robertson and Richard D. Patterson, I've found this to be the most helpful.

So far, this is an incredible commentary on Amos, Jonah, & Micah. Close attention to the Hebrew text and wonderful exegetical observations to assist in preaching & teaching. Highly recommended

If there was one book to read or give someone on Biblical Theology it would probably be this one. An excellent introduction to some of the major themes of the Biblical narrative. The chapter on the temple and tabernacle alone is worth the purchase. Essentially, as the title suggests, Alexander uses Gen. 1-3 and Rev. 20-22 as a grid to frame the greater Biblical metanarrative and it is a joy to behold the beauty of Scripture revealed before your eyes. Excellent book!