The em>New Beacon Bible Commentary provides 21st-century scholars, pastors, theological students, and laity an academically competent, readable commentary in the Wesleyan theological tradition.
Each volume features:
Contemporary scholarship from notable experts in the Wesleyan theological tradition.
Accessible introductory material for each book of the Bible, which includes information on authorship, date, history, audience, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary features, theological themes, hermeneutical issues, and more.
Verse-byverse-exegesis, which offer a contemporary, Wesleyan-based understanding derived from the original language.
Comprehensive Annotation divided into three sections, which cover background elements behind the text; verse-by-verse details and meanings found in the text; significance, relevance, intertextuality, and application from the text; and more.
Insightful outakes/sidebars, which provide deeper insight into theological issues, word meanings, archeological connections, historical relevance, cultural customs, and more.
Detaile dbibliography for further study of historical elements, additional interpretations, and theological themes.