Historical Commentary on the Old Testament

The Historical Commentary on the Old Testament (HCOT) is an international series of commentaries which devotes explicit attention to the history of interpretation of biblical tradition in all its stages, both within and without the Hebrew canon. As the term 'Old Testament' indicates, the commentary stands in the Christian exegetical tradition. The contributors are comprised of scholars from all over the world and from many different churches and denominations. The commentary is intended not only for Old Testament scholars, but also for ministers and other interested parties.

The treatment of every pericope is preceded by a new translation and a section called 'Essentials and Perspectives' in which the author summarizes the results of the exegesis in non-technical language. The primacy here is assigned to the final stage of the text. The summary incites the user to consult the main body of the exegesis which is headed 'Scholarly Exposition.' Here the approach is that of modern critical scholarship.
Editorial Board: Cornelis Houtman, Gert T. M. Prinsloo, Klaas Spronk, Wilfred G .E. Watson, Al Wolters

Books

Forthcoming

Year Author Title Series
forthcoming van Bekkum, Koert Genesis 12–50 Historical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming Achenbach, Reinhard Numbers Historical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming Ausloos, Hans Deuteronomy Historical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming Korpel, Marjo C. A. Ruth Historical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming Marsman, Hennie J.; van Staalduine-Sulman, Eveline 1 Samuel Historical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming Kim, Jichan 2 Samuel Historical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming Kalimi, Isaac 2 Kings Historical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming Kalimi, Isaac 2 Chronicles Historical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming Korpel, Marjo C. A. Esther Historical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming Nõmmik, Urmas Job Historical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming Botha, Phil J.; Prinsloo, Gert T. M. Psalms Historical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming Groenewald, Alphonso Isaiah I: Chapters 1–12 Historical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming Groenewald, Alphonso Isaiah II/1: Chapters 13–27 Historical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming van Rooy, Herrie F. Ezekiel 1–24 Historical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming Carvalho, Corrine L. Ezekiel 25–48 Historical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming Beyerle, Stefan Daniel Historical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming Kwakkel, Gert Hosea Historical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming Becking, Bob Amos Historical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming Potgieter, Johannes H. Jonah Historical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming Prinsloo, Gert T. M. Habakkuk Historical Commentary on the Old Testament

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