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New Jerome Biblical Commentary, The (paperback reprint), 3rd Edition

Raymond E. Brown, S.S, Deceased, Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY

Joseph A. Fitzmyer, Emeritus, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC

Roland E. Murphy, Emeritus, The Divinity School, Duke University, Durham, NC

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For courses in Introduction to the Bible, Biblical Literature, and Christianity in the department of religion, and for use as a basic text in the formal study of theology in the seminary.

This text is a compact commentary on the entire Bible, written by Roman Catholic scholars according to the principles of modern biblical criticism. Verse by verse, it examines the scientific, literary, and historical content of the Scriptures—reflecting the exegetical variation found within the community of scholars.

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Two types of articles—Topical and commentary.
- Provides students with background information before beginning a verse-by-verse study, enabling them to enhance their understanding of the interpretations. Ex.___

More than 20 articles of an introductory nature—e.g., articles on Jesus; the Early Church; and the subapostolic church.
- Provides students with important background so that they can understand the more technical details in the commentary articles. Ex.___

Contemporary theories—On dating; historical reconstruction; and archaeological information.
- Offers students up-to-date historical information. Ex.___

Contemporary perspective on Hermeneutics—(Art. 71).
- Supplies students with a basic treatment of attitudes in approaching the Bible. Ex.___

Coverage on Canonicity—(Art. 66).
- Gives students an essential survey of the composition of biblical literature. Ex.___

Extensive treatment of biblical theology—(Arts. 77, 82, 83)
- Enables students to discover the inexhaustible wealth found in the pages of the Bible when they are situated in their appropriate historical and cultural context. Ex.___

Focus on the Old Testament.
- Traces themes through different historical stages of development. Ex.___

Table of abbreviations.
- Gives students an easily accessible guide to frequently used abbreviations for the biblical books, Apocrypha, and biblical languages. Ex.___

Chapter-and-verse enumeration—Follows the original language patterns, even in those books where the versions differ.
- Enables students to fully appreciate the rich ecumenical dialogue. Ex.___

Boldface marginal numbers—Identifies all 83 articles and then breaks them down into numbered sections.
- Allows students to consult the commentary articles and cross reference biblical books, chapters, and verses without confusion. Ex.___

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New Jerome Biblical Commentary, The (paperback reprint), 3rd Edition

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