Numbers - Hardcover
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Baker Commentary on the Old Testament: Numbers
This scholarly commentary on the book of Numbers provides critical engagement with the Hebrew text while remaining accessible for pastors, teachers, and serious Bible students. Mark A. Awabdy combines rigorous academic scholarship with practical application for preaching and teaching contexts.
Commentary Features
The volume includes a fresh translation of the Hebrew text with detailed paragraph-level commentary that addresses linguistic, historical, and canonical dimensions. Technical matters are thoroughly documented in footnotes, while the main text focuses on theological reflections and contemporary relevance of the Old Testament book.
Series Structure
As the second volume in the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament: Pentateuch series, this work complements existing series covering Historical Books, Wisdom and Psalms, and Prophets. Each Pentateuch volume addresses one book with focused attention on textual issues and modern application.
What's Included
- Fresh translation of Hebrew text
- Incisive commentary based on original translation
- Linguistic, historical, and canonical insights
- Theological reflections throughout
- Technical footnotes for deeper study
Mark A. Awabdy holds a PhD from Asbury Theological Seminary and serves as professor of Old Testament and biblical languages in the Arabian Gulf and South Asia. His previous works include Immigrants and Innovative Law and a commentary on LXX Leviticus, demonstrating expertise in Pentateuchal studies and ancient Near Eastern contexts.
Ideal For
This commentary serves pastors preparing sermons, seminary students conducting research, and teachers developing curriculum on the Pentateuch. The balance between critical scholarship and practical application makes it suitable for both academic study and ministry preparation.
Series editor Bill T. Arnold, Paul S. Amos Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary, ensures consistency and scholarly rigor across the Pentateuch series.
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