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Introductory Works on the Pentateuch


( London: Tyndale Press, 1949; na.: na., na).

Aalders, Gerhard C. A Short Introduction to the Pentateuch.

Alexander, T. Desmond. From Paradise to the Promised Land. Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2002).

( Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1995; 2nd ed. Grand

~ Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources. (na; 10th ed. 2007). ~ Ligonier Ministries. Book Reviews & Recommendations. (na; na). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). Hamilton, Victor P. Handbook on the Pentateuch: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy. Book House, 1982; 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2005). Conservative. [American Evangelical] ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. 1971-1985. (1985; Reprint ed. 1987). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). Wenham, Gordon J. Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Pentateuch. na., na). [American Evangelical] ( Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2003; na.: ( Grand Rapids, MI: Baker

~ Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources. (na; 10th ed. 2007). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). Wolf, Herbert M. An Introduction to the Old Testament Pentateuch. ( Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1991; na.: na., na).

~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008).

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Dictionaries on the Pentateuch

Alexander, T. Desmond & David W. Baker, eds. Dictionary of the Old Testament Pentateuch. IVPBD. ( Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2003; na.: na., na). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005).

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Critical Works on the Pentateuch


( na.: na., na; 2nd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Presbyterian & Reformed, 1955).

Allis, O. T. The Five Books of Moses. Conservative. [Presbyterian]

~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). "An indispensable work for the serious Bible student." Cassuto, Umberto. The Documentary Hypothesis and the Composition of the Pentateuch. Trans. Israel Abrahams. Magnes Press, 1961; Jerusalem: Magnes Press, 1983). Critical. [Jewish] Critical appraisal by a Jewish scholar. ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). Clines, David J. A. The Theme of the Pentateuch. Conservative. Kugel, James. Traditions of the Bible. University Press, 1998). ( Sheffield, England: University of Sheffield Press, 1978; na.: na., na). ( Jerusalem:

( Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1997; Revised ed. Cambridge, MA: Harvard

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( Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1974; Grand Rapids,

Livingston, George H. The Pentateuch in Its Cultural Environment. MI: Baker Book House, 1977). Conservative.

~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. 1971-1985. (1985; Reprint ed. 1987). Sailhamer, John H. The Pentateuch as Narrative. Zondervan Publishing House, 1995). [American Evangelical] ( Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1992; Grand Rapids, MI:

~ Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources. (na; 10th ed. 2007). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). Whybray, Robert N. The Making of the Pentateuch: A Methodological Study. ( Sheffield, England: JSOT Press, 1994; na.: na., na).

~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na).

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Critical Works on the Pentateuch (Nineteenth Century)


( na.: na., na; na.: na., na).

Green, William Henry. The Higher Criticism of the Pentateuch. Conservative. [Presbyterian]

~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). "A clear, concise refutation of the Graf-Wellhausen hypothesis."

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Commentaries on the Pentateuch (Sixteenth Century)

Non-Technical Exposition Calvin, John. Harmony of the Pentateuch. CALVIN. Vols. 2-3. ( na.: na., na; 2 vols. Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 2003). Conservative. [French Protestant Reformer] ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na).

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Commentaries on the Pentateuch (Seventeenth Century)


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Technical Exegesis Ainsworth, Henry. Annotations Upon the Pentateuch, or the Five Books of Moses; the Psalms of David and the Song of Solomon. Glasgow: Blackie & Son, 1843; na.: na., na). ConservativeCritical. [English Congregationalist] ~ Bush, George. Notes, Critical and Practical on the Book of Genesis. (na; Reprint ed. 1976). [regarding "Annotations upon the Second Book of Moses, called Exodus"] "This is the second part of the author's invaluable work on the Pentateuch. It is rich in pertinent citations from Jewish sources, and in that kind of verbal criticism which consists in laying open the usus loquendi of the original is entirely without parallel."

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Commentaries on the Pentateuch (Nineteenth Century)

Technical Exegesis Keil, C. F. The Pentateuch. Trans. James D. Martin. K&D. Vol. 1. ( Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1871; Reprint ed. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, Inc, 1996). ConservativeCritical. [German Lutheran] Holds to literal creation days. ~ Custer, Stewart. Tools for Preaching and Teaching the Bible. (1979; 2nd ed. 1998). ~ Leupold, H. C. Exposition of Genesis. (1942; Reprint ed. 1963).

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Commentaries on the Pentateuch (Twentieth Century)


( Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1957;

Non-Technical Exposition Thomas, W. H. Griffith. Through the Pentateuch Chapter by Chapter. Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 1985). Conservative. [Anglican]

~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. 1971-1985. (1985; Reprint ed. 1987). Printed 2/7/2011

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( New York, NY: Soncino Press,

Hertz, J. H. The Pentateuch and Haftorahs. Hebrew Text, English Translation, with Commentary. 1968; 2nd ed. London: Soncino Books, 1981). Critical. By a Chief Rabbi of England. Written strictly from an orthodox Jewish viewpoint.

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Special Topics in the Pentateuch

Dolman, D. H. & Marcus Rainsford. The Tabernacle. ( na.: na., na; 2 vols. in 1. Minneapolis, MN: Klock & Klock Christian Publishers, 1982). Conservative. Combines two classic works on the Tabernacle: D. H. Dolman's "Simple Talks on the Tabernacle" (n.d.) & Marcus Rainford's (1847). ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. 1971-1985. (1985; Reprint ed. 1987). Dolman, D. H. Simple Talks on the Tabernacle. ( London: Marshall, Morgan and Scott, n.d.; na.: na., na).

Rainsford, Marcus. The Tabernacle in the Wilderness.

( London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1847; na.: na., na).

Ridout, Samuel. Lectures on the Tabernacle. Conservative.

( na.: na., na; 5th ed. New York, NY: Loizeaux Brothers, 1945).

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Introductory Works on Genesis


( Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 1998; na.: na., na).

Arnold, Bill T. Encountering the Book of Genesis. Conservative. [American Evangelical]

~ Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources. (na; 10th ed. 2007). Longman, Tremper, III. How to Read Genesis. Conservative. [American Evangelical] ( Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2005; na.: na., na).

~ Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources. (na; 10th ed. 2007). Westermann, Claus. Genesis: An Introduction. Critical. [German Lutheran] ( Philadelphia, PA: Fortress Press, 1992; na.: na., na).

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Critical Works on Genesis


( New York, NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1894; Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI:

Davis, John D. Genesis and Semitic Tradition. Baker Book House, 1980). Conservative.

~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. 1971-1985. (1985; Reprint ed. 1987). Grant, F. W. Genesis in the Light of the New Testament. Conservative. ( New York, NY: Loizeaux Brothers, 1887; na.: na., na).

~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1942. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1941; na). "Unique in its own field." Gunkel, Hermann. The Legends of Genesis: The Biblical Saga and History. Trans. William Herbert Carruth. ( na.: na., na; Reprint ed. New York, NY: Schocken Books, 1964). LiberalCritical. [General Protestant] Translation of the author's Die Sagen der Genesis, the introduction to his translation and commentary on Genesis. Denies the historicity of Genesis. ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985).

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Hess, Richard S. and David Toshio Tsumura, eds. "I Studied Inscriptions from Before the Flood": Ancient Near Eastern, Literary, and Linguistic Approaches to Genesis 1-11. SBTS. Vol. 4. ( Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns, 1994; na.: na., na). ~ Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources. (na; 10th ed. 2007). Hess, Richard S., Philip Satterthwaite and Gordon Wehnham, eds. He Swore an Oath: Biblical Themes from Genesis 12-50. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1994; na.: na., na). ~ Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources. (na; 10th ed. 2007). Kline, Meredith G. Kingdom Prologue: Genesis Foundations for a Covenantal Worldview. 2000; Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, na). ConservativeCritical. [American Presbyterian] ( Overland Park, KS: Two Age Press, (

~ Prepared by Jared Oliphint. Recommended Reading. Westminster Theological Seminary Faculty. (2005; Updated ed. 2008). Rugh, W. W. Christ in the Book of Genesis. Conservative. ( Philadelphia, PA: na., na; na.: na., na).

~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1942. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1941; na). Thielicke, Helmut. How the World Began: Man in the First Chapters of the Bible. Trans. John W. Doberstein. na., na). Homiletical. Whitcomb, John C., Jr. & Henry M. Morris. The Genesis Flood. Conservative. ( na.: na., na; na.:

( Philadelphia, PA: Presbyterian & Reformed, 1961; na.: na., na).

~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). ~ Custer, Stewart. Tools for Preaching and Teaching the Bible. (1979; 2nd ed. 1998). Whitcomb, John C., Jr. The World that Perished. Conservative. ( Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1973; na.: na., na).

~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. 1971-1985. (1985; Reprint ed. 1987). Williamson, Paul R. Abraham, Israel and the Nations. Moderately Critical. ( Sheffield, England: Sheffield Academic Press, 2000; na.: na., na).

~ Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources. (na; 10th ed. 2007). Wiseman, Percy John. New Discoveries in Babylonia About Genesis. ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na).

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Critical Works on Genesis (Nineteenth Century)

Green, William Henry. The Unity of the Book of Genesis. ( na.: na., 1895; Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1979). ConservativeCritical. [Presbyterian] Contains a scholarly refutation of the documentary hypothesis. ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. 1971-1985. (1985; Reprint ed. 1987).

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Typology & Symbolism in Genesis

Jukes, Andrew. The Types of Genesis Briefly Considered. ( na.: na., na; Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 1993). Conservative. Spurgeon - "In many places far too forced, and therefore to be read with caution; but: in its own spiritualizing way very masterly. Jukes dives deep." ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1942. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1941; na). Law, Henry. Christ is All: The Gospel in Genesis. ( na.: na., na; London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1961). Conservative. Genesis treated from the viewpoint of typology. ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). ~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na).

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Commentaries on Genesis (Sixteenth Century)

Non-Technical Exposition Calvin, John. Commentaries on the First Book of Moses Called Genesis. Trans. John King. CALVIN. Vol. 1. ( na.: na., na; 2 vols. Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 2003). Conservative. [French Protestant Reformer] ~ Childs, Brevard S. Old Testament Books for Pastor and Teacher. (1977; na). ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). ~ Rosscup, James E. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors. (1966; Revised & enlarged ed. 2004). ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1963. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1962; na). Comment on this epochal work unnecessary. ~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Luther, Martin. On the first five chapters of Genesis. Trans. Henry Cole. Conservative. [German Protestant Reformer] "Saemtliche Schriften" ~ Leupold, H. C. Exposition of Genesis. (1942; Reprint ed. 1963). ~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). Technical Exegesis Jacobus, Melancthon W. Notes on Genesis. Conservative. (2 vols. na.: na., na; na.: na., na). ( Edinburgh: na., 1858; na.: na., na).

~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). "A very valuable work, in which Colenso is boldly met and answered. It contains much Gospel teaching, and aids the preacher greatly. Not easily to be obtained. It ought to be reprinted."

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Commentaries on Genesis (Seventeenth Century)


( London: na., na; na.: na., na).

Non-Technical Exposition Henry, Philip. Exposition of the first eleven chapters of Genesis. Conservative. [English Dissenter/Non-Conformist]

~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). Hughes, George. Analytical Exposition of Genesis, and of XXIII. chapters of Exodus. Conservative. ~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). Puritan. Patrick, Symon. Commentary on Genesis. Conservative. [Anglican] ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na). ( na.: na., 1672; na.: na., na).

~ Bush, George. Notes, Critical and Practical on the Book of Genesis. (na; Reprint ed. 1976).

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Commentaries on Genesis (Nineteenth Century)


( na.: na.,

Alford, Henry. The Book of Genesis and part of the Book of Exodus [Ch. I.--XXV.]: a revised version, with Commentary. na; Reprint ed. Minneapolis, MN: Klock & Klock Christian Publishers, 1979). Conservative. [Anglican Evangelical] ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. 1971-1985. (1985; Reprint ed. 1987). ~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). "The works of this eminent scholar are too well known and appreciated to need even a word from us." Bush, George. Notes, Critical and Practical on the Book of Genesis. Klock Publishing Co, 1976). Conservative. [American Mystic] Candlish, Robert S. An Exposition of Genesis. Conservative. [Scottish Free Presbyterian]

(2 vols. na.: na., na; Reprint ed. Minneapolis, MN: James &

( na.: na., na; Reprint ed. Wilmington, DE: Sovereign Grace Publishers, 1972).

Candlish, Robert S. Commentary on Genesis. ( na.: na., 1868; Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 1979). Conservative. [Scottish Free Presbyterian] Originally published as "The Book of Genesis Expounded in a Series of Discourses." Candlish seems to allow for long ages before the six days of Genesisand attacks the documentary hypothesis. ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. 1971-1985. (1985; Reprint ed. 1987). ~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na). ~ Custer, Stewart. Tools for Preaching and Teaching the Bible. (1979; 2nd ed. 1998). "This book is a rich devotional and practical exposition." ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1942. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1941; na). ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1963. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1962; na). ~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). "We venture to characterize this as the work upon Genesis so far as Lectures can make up an exposition. It should be it should be in every Biblical library." ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na). Cumming, John. Scripture Readings on Genesis. Conservative. [Scottish Protestant] ( London: J. F. Shaw, 1853; na.: na., na).

~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). Dods, Marcus. "The Book of Genesis." William R. Nicoll, ed. EB. ( Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1956; Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1982). ConservativeModerate. [Scottish Free Presbyterian] ~ Leupold, H. C. Exposition of Genesis. (1942; Reprint ed. 1963). "Moderately critical." ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1942. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1941; na). ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1963. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1962; na). "One of the finest of all volumes in this famous series, and an exposition which every Sunday School teacher should possess. In some places not conservative, but always reverent." Dods, Marcus. The Book of Genesis with Introduction and Notes. HBCPS. ( Edinburgh: na., na; na.: na., na). ConservativeModerate. [Scottish Free Presbyterian] ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1942. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1941; na).

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Fuller, Andrew. Expository Discourses on Genesis. Conservative. [English Baptist] Also in Fuller's Works.

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( na.: na., na; na.: na., na).

~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). Also in Fuller's Works. Weighty, judicious, and full of Gospel truth. One of the very best series of discourses extant upon Genesis, as Bush also thought. Hawker, John. Bible Thoughts in Quiet Hours. Genesis. Conservative. ( London: na., 1873; na.: na., na).

~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). Macdonald, D. The Biblical Doctrine of Creation and the Fall. ( Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1856; Reprint ed. Minneapolis, MN: Klock & Klock Christian Publishers, 1984). Conservative. Original title: "Creation and the Fall. The first three chapters of Genesis." ~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). Mackintosh, C. H. Notes on the Book of Genesis. Conservative. [Plymouth Brethren] ( Philadelphia, PA: na., 1873; na.: na., na).

~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1942. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1941; na). "A book that has been of precious spiritual help to many of God's choicest servants for two generations. Entirely devotional." ~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). "Precious and edifying reflections marred by peculiarities." Maclaren, Alexander. Genesis. MACLAREN. (25 vols. na.: na., na; 25 vols. Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, na). Conservative. [English Baptist] Does not cover every chapter and verse in the Bible. ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). "In these volumes preachers will find and example of expository preaching at its best." ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1942. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1941; na). ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1963. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1962; na). "Sir Robertson Nicoll once said of this entire series, 'No living man could have come within measurable distance of it.'" Parker, Joseph. The Book of Genesis. PB. Vol. 1. ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na). Conservative. [English Dissenter/Non-Conformist] ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1942. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1941; na). "There will never be another Parker. Brilliantly suggestive; strengthening; cleansin. Let every Christian know this volume." Robertson, F. W. Notes on Genesis. Conservative. ( London: na., 1877; na.: na., na).

~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1942. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1941; na). "With all of this famous preacher's insight and brilliance."

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Delitzsch, Franz. A New Commentary on Genesis. Trans. Sophia Taylor. (2 vols. Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1888-1889; 2 vols. in 1. Reprint ed. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2001). ConservativeCritical. [German Lutheran] English translation from the German. Holds to the Mosaic authorship; leaves room for final redaction in the post-exilic period; advocates an early form of the documentary hypothesis; holds to the "long day" theory of creation. ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). ~ Jackson, Samuel M. "A Ministerial Library." in Schaff's Theological Propaedeutic. (1894; na). ~ Rosscup, James E. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors. (1966; Revised & enlarged ed. 2004). ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1942. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1941; na). ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1963. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1962; na). In some ways the greatest of all commentaries on Genesis, when an exposition of the Hebrew test is considered. Invaluable for one who wishes to study. ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Delitzsch, Franz. Neuer Commentar ber die Genesis. ConservativeCritical. [German Lutheran] ( Leipzig: Dorffling und Franke , 1872; na.: na., na).

~ Leupold, H. C. Exposition of Genesis. (1942; Reprint ed. 1963). "Delitzsch finally yielded to the blandishments of the critical approach and accepted at least the source theory in its major features but still put the critical work into the category of secondary importance." Dillmann, August. Die Genesis. LiberalCritical. ( na.: na., na; 4th ed. Leipzig: na., 1882).

~ Leupold, H. C. Exposition of Genesis. (1942; Reprint ed. 1963). "Moderately critical." Dillmann, August. Genesis: Critically and Exegetically Expounded. ( Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1897; na.: na., na). LiberalCritical. Advocates the documentary hypothesis; holds that creation is contradicted by science; holds to a local flood theory; recognizes the patriarchal narratives as legend. Leupold, "Moderately critical." Barber, "Thoroughly critical." Greenfield, William. Genesis in English and Hebrew, with an Inter-linear Translation, Notes, and Grammatical Introduction. London: na., 1862; na.: na., na). Conservative. ~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). "This work will not only enable the Student to get at the literal meaning of the text, but may be used as an introduction to the Hebrew language. The plan is most admirable, and we earnestly commend it to the attention of those uninstructed in the sacred tongue." Groves, Henry Charles. Commentary on Genesis, for readers of the English version. na.: na., na). Conservative. ~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). Lange, J. P., ed. Die Genesis Ode Das Erste Buch Mose. THB. ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na). Conservative. In "Bibelwerk." ~ Leupold, H. C. Exposition of Genesis. (1942; Reprint ed. 1963). ( London: The Macmillan Company, 1861; (

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Murphy, James G. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Genesis. ( Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1863; Reprint ed. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 1998). Critical. Originally published as "A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Genesis with a New Translation." ~ Jackson, Samuel M. "A Ministerial Library." in Schaff's Theological Propaedeutic. (1894; na). ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1942. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1941; na). ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1963. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1962; na). Though old, this work contains many wonderfully fine pages, and in some places is not surpassed by any English commentary. ~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). Schaff, Philip, ed. Commentary on Genesis, or the First Book of Moses. Trans. Tayler Lewis & A. Gosman. LANGE. ( na.: na., na; Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, na). Conservative. English translation of the German original, "Bibelwerk." ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1942. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1941; na). ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1963. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1962; na). "This also is probably the greatest of all volumes in all the famous Lange series, revealing vast learning, profound insight into the meaning of Scriptures, and with rich notes by the American editor, Professor Tayler Lewis." ~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). "The best of the series, and in all respects beyond price." Whitelaw, Thomas. Genesis with Exposition and Homiletics. H. D. M. Spence, ed. PC. Vol. 1. ( London: Kegan Paul, Trench & Co, 1882; na.: na., na). Conservative. ~ Leupold, H. C. Exposition of Genesis. (1942; Reprint ed. 1963). ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1942. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1941; na). ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1963. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1962; na). W. Smith, "One of the most valuable volumes in this entire series, the Notes by Mr. Whitelaw being especially rich, sometimes better than those of any other commentator which the editor of this volume has seen."

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( Grandville, MI: Grandville Protestant Reformed Church, 1986; na.: na., na).

Harbach, Robert C. Studies in the Book of Genesis.

~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na). Vos, Howard F. Genesis. ( Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1982; na.: na., na).

~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na). Non-Technical Exposition Alter, Robert. Genesis: Translation and Commentary. ( New York, NY: W. W. Norton, 1996; na.: na., na).

~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Atkinson, David. The Message of Genesis 1-11. BST. ( Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1990; na.: na., na). Conservative. Baldwin, Joyce G. The Message of Genesis 12-50: from Abraham to Joseph. J. A. Emerton, ed. BST. ( Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1986; na.: na., na). Conservative. ~ Stuart, Douglas K. A Guide to Selecting and Using Bible Commentaries. (1990; na).

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( na.: na., na; na.: na., na).

Barnhouse, Donald Grey. Genesis: A Devotional Commentary. Conservative. [American Presbyterian] Chapters 1-22, verse-by-verse.

~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). ~ Rosscup, James E. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors. (1966; Revised & enlarged ed. 2004). Devotional. Boice, James M. Genesis: An Expositional Commentary. ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 1998). Conservative. [American Presbyterian] (3 vols. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1982-1985; 2nd

~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. 1971-1985. (1985; Reprint ed. 1987). ~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na). ~ Rosscup, James E. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors. (1966; Revised & enlarged ed. 2004). Brisco, Stuart. Genesis. ComC. ( Waco, TX: Word Books, 1987; na.: na., na). Conservative. Brueggemann, Walter. Genesis. Patrick D. Miller, ed. IBC. ( Atlanta, GA: John Knox Press, 1982; na.: na., na). Moderately Critical. ~ Calvin Theological Seminary. Recommended Commentaries. (na; na). "Excellent for preaching. Brueggemann nicely highlights key textual features that fit nicely into sermons." ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 4th ed. 2007). 4 stars. ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Davidson, R. Genesis 1-11. CBCneb. ( Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1973; na.: na., na). Critical. Davis, John J. Paradise to Prison: Studies in Genesis. Conservative. [American Evangelical] ( Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1976; na.: na., na).

~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. 1971-1985. (1985; Reprint ed. 1987). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). ~ Rosscup, James E. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors. (1966; Revised & enlarged ed. 2004). ~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Preaching: How to Preach Biblically. The John MacArthur Pastor's Library. (2005; na). [star] ~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Rediscovering Expository Preaching. (1992; 2002). ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na). Gibson, J. C. L. Genesis. DSB. (2 vols. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 1981; na.: na., na). Critical. Gowan, D. E. Genesis 1-11. ITC. ( na.: na., 1988; na.: na., na). Critical. Jamieson, Robert. "Genesis." JFB. Vol. 1. ( na.: na., na; Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1945). ConservativeCritical. [Scottish Free Presbyterian] ~ Leupold, H. C. Exposition of Genesis. (1942; Reprint ed. 1963). "Jamieson disregards critical issues."

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Kidner, Derek. Genesis, An Introduction and Commentary. D. J. Wiseman, ed. TOTC. ( Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1967; Reprint ed. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2001). Conservative. [Anglican] Day-age creation view. ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). "Worthwhile for purchase but not a first priority." ~ Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Periodical Buyer's Study Guide. (na; 2003). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). ~ Rosscup, James E. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors. (1966; Revised & enlarged ed. 2004). "A solid but brief work." ~ Stuart, Douglas K. A Guide to Selecting and Using Bible Commentaries. (1990; na). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na). Mathews, Kenneth. A. Genesis. NAC. (2 vols. Nashville, TN: B&H Publishing Group, 1996, 2005; na.: na., na). Conservative. ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library. (2006; na). ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources. (na; 10th ed. 2007). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 4th ed. 2007). 4.5 stars. ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). Morris, Henry M. The Genesis Record: A Scientific and Devotional Commentary on the Book of Beginnings. Baker Book House, 1979; na.: na., na). Conservative. ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. 1971-1985. (1985; Reprint ed. 1987). ~ Danker, F. W. Multipurpose Tools for Bible Study. (1960; 3rd ed, slightly revised. 1970). Pfeiffer, Charles F. The Book of Genesis. NSBS. ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na). Conservative. ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1963. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1962; na). "An excellent piece of work." Pink, A. W. Gleanings in Genesis. Conservative. [Reformed Baptist] (2 vols. na.: na., na; 2 vols. in 1. Reprint ed. Chicago, IL: Moody Press, na). ( Grand Rapids, MI:

~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na). ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1942. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1941; na). ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1963. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1962; na). "Exceedingly rich from a dispensational standpoint." ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na). Pratt, H. B. Studies on the Book of Genesis. Conservative. ( New York, NY: American Tract Society, 1906; na.: na., na).

~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1942. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1941; na). "A book not as well known as it ought to be: suggestive, original, devotional."

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( Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House,

Ross, Allen P. Creation and Blessing: A Guide to the Study and Exposition of Genesis. 1988; na.: na., na). Conservative.

~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na). ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 4th ed. 2007). 3.5 stars. ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). ~ Rosscup, James E. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors. (1966; Revised & enlarged ed. 2004). ~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Preaching: How to Preach Biblically. The John MacArthur Pastor's Library. (2005; na). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Ryle, Herbert E. The Book of Genesis in the Revised Version with Introduction and Notes. CBSC. ( Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, na; na.: na., na). ConservativeModerate. ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1942. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1941; na). "With the characteristic virtues of this valuable series, though many of Bishop Ryle's views are not to be accepted by one believing in the inspiration of the Holy Scriptures." Sailhamer, John H. "Genesis." Frank E. Gaebelein, ed. EBC. Vol. 2. ( Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1988; Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Regency Reference Library, 1995). Conservative. [American Evangelical] ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library. (2006; na). ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ Rosscup, James E. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors. (1966; Revised & enlarged ed. 2004). Stigers, Harold G. A Commentary on Genesis. Conservative. ( Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1976; na.: na., na).

~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Preaching: How to Preach Biblically. The John MacArthur Pastor's Library. (2005; na). Strahan, James. Hebrew Ideals in Genesis: Study of Old Testament Faith and Life. ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 1982). Conservative. Originally published: "Hebrew Ideals from the Story of the Patriarchs." ( Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1902-1905; Reprint

~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1942. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1941; na). ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1963. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1962; na). "It is known to only a few Bible students in this country, but is one of the richest, most spiritually profitable books on the chapters which it treats to be found in the English language."

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(3 vols. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1946;

Thomas, W. H. Griffith. Genesis: A Devotional Commentary. na.: na., na). Conservative. [Anglican]

~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). "Possibly the most helpful devotional expositon of Genesis available. Pastor's will find the material on Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph (chaps. 12-50) to be unsurpassed!" ~ Rosscup, James E. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors. (1966; Revised & enlarged ed. 2004). Devotional. ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1942. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1941; na). ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1963. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1962; na). "In some ways the richest work that ever came from the pen of this fine scholar. Helpful in hard places, but especially valuable for its deeply devotional spirit." ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na). Turnbull, M. R. Studying the Book of Genesis. ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na).

~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1942. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1941; na). ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1963. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1962; na). "A small, but very valuable outline study of Genesis, especially helpful for teachers." Wood, Leon J. Genesis: A Bible Study Commentary. Conservative. ( Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1975; na.: na., na).

~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ Rosscup, James E. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors. (1966; Revised & enlarged ed. 2004). "Among the briefer works this is one of the best." Semi-Technical Exegesis Aalders, G. C. Genesis. Trans. William Heynen. BSC. ( Grand Rapids, MI: Regency Reference Library, 1981; na.: na., na). Conservative. Original title, "Het boek Genesis," in Series: Korte verklaring der Heilige Schrift, met nieuwe vertaling. ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). ~ Rosscup, James E. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors. (1966; Revised & enlarged ed. 2004). "The work is well worth the time." ~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Preaching: How to Preach Biblically. The John MacArthur Pastor's Library. (2005; na). Sarna, Nahum M. Understanding Genesis. ( New York, NY: Jewish Theological Seminary of America, 1966; na.: na., na).

~ Calvin Theological Seminary. Recommended Commentaries. (na; na). "A good commentary from a Jewish perspective." Technical Exegesis Cassuto, Umberto. From Adam to Abraham: A Commentary on the Book of Genesis. Trans. Israel Abrahams. Magnes Press, 1961; 2 vols. Jerusalem: Magnes Press, 1964). ConservativeModerate. [Jewish] ~ Danker, F. W. Multipurpose Tools for Bible Study. (1960; 3rd ed, slightly revised. 1970). Coats, G. W. Genesis with an Introduction to Narrative Literature. FOTL. ( Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1983; na.: na., na). (2 vols. Jerusalem:

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Driver, S. R. The Book of Genesis. WC. ( London: Methuen & Co, na; Reprint ed. London: Methuen & Co, 1943). LiberalCritical. [Anglican] Follows the Wellhausen-Graf school. ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). ~ Childs, Brevard S. Old Testament Books for Pastor and Teacher. (1977; na). "The best presentation of the critical issues from the perspective of Liberal Protestant theology." (36) ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1942. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1941; na). "A famous work, containing some good things, but its value greatly vitiated by its radical views, and unsupported, destructive conclusions." Elliot, Ralph H. The Message of Genesis. ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na). LiberalCritical. Denies the Mosaic authorship and advocates the documentary hypothesis. ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). Fretheim, Terence E. Genesis. Leander E. Keck et al., eds. NInterpB. ( New York, NY: Abingdon Press, 1994; na.: na., na). LiberalCritical. Gunkel, Hermann. Genesis. Trans. Mark E. Biddle LiberalCritical. [General Protestant] ( na.: na., 1901; Reprint ed. Macon, GA: Mercer University Press, 1997).

~ Danker, F. W. Multipurpose Tools for Bible Study. (1960; 3rd ed, slightly revised. 1970). Hamilton, Victor P. The Book of Genesis. Robert L. Hubbard, Jr., Gen. Editor. NICOT. (2 vols. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1990-1995; na.: na., na). Conservative. [American Evangelical] ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ Calvin Theological Seminary. Recommended Commentaries. (na; na). "American evangelical. Interaction with historical methodologies." ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). ~ Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources. (na; 10th ed. 2007). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). *Five-star rated commentary. ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 4th ed. 2007). 4.5 stars. ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). ~ Rosscup, James E. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors. (1966; Revised & enlarged ed. 2004). "A standout commentary along conservative lines." ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Knig, Eduard. Die Genesis. LiberalModerate. ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na).

~ Leupold, H. C. Exposition of Genesis. (1942; Reprint ed. 1963). "Knig does the most constructive work among modern writers, but unfortunately, he yielded to the source theory, though even in this his position is moderate."

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Leupold, H. C. Exposition of Genesis. (2 vols. Columbus, OH: Wartburg Press, 1942; 2 vols. Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1963). Conservative. [American Lutheran] Defends the Mosaic authorship; refutes the documentary hypothesis; hold to a six literal day creation week; argues for a universal flood. ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). ~ Custer, Stewart. Tools for Preaching and Teaching the Bible. (1979; 2nd ed. 1998). "Leupold's work is the most thorough and helpful exposition of Genesis." Attacks the documentary hypothesis. Advocates literal creation days. ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1963. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1962; na). "After reading commentaries on Genesis for several decades, I would like to say that this volume of Leupold is, in my own opinion, the finest on Genesis that has been issued in our language since Lange in the middle of the 19th century. Let every teacher secure this work." ~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Preaching: How to Preach Biblically. The John MacArthur Pastor's Library. (2005; na). ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na). Procksch, Otto. Die Genesis. Ernst Sellin, ed. KAT. ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na). LiberalCritical. ~ Leupold, H. C. Exposition of Genesis. (1942; Reprint ed. 1963). Sarna, Nahum M. Genesis: The Traditional Hebrew Text with the New JPS Translation. JPS. ( Philadelphia, PA: Jewish Publication Society, 1989; na.: na., na). ~ Childs, Brevard S. Old Testament Books for Pastor and Teacher. (1977; na). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 4th ed. 2007). 4 stars. ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Skinner, John. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Genesis. S. R. Driver, Alfred Plummer & C. A. Briggs, eds. ICC. ( Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1910; Revised ed. na.: na., 1925). LiberalCritical. ~ Childs, Brevard S. Old Testament Books for Pastor and Teacher. (1977; na). ~ Danker, F. W. Multipurpose Tools for Bible Study. (1960; 3rd ed, slightly revised. 1970). ~ Leupold, H. C. Exposition of Genesis. (1942; Reprint ed. 1963). Spieser, E. S. Genesis. AB. ( Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Co, 1964; na.: na., na). LiberalCritical. ~ Danker, F. W. Multipurpose Tools for Bible Study. (1960; 3rd ed, slightly revised. 1970). Spurell, George J. Notes on the Text of the Book of Genesis. Critical. Helpful with Hebrew grammar. ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na).

~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). Strack, Hermann L. "Genesis." Herman L. Strack & O. Zoeckler, eds. KK. ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na). Moderately Critical. [Lutheran] ~ Leupold, H. C. Exposition of Genesis. (1942; Reprint ed. 1963). Vilmar, August Fr. C. "Genesis." Christian Mller, ed. CollBib. ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na). Critical. ~ Leupold, H. C. Exposition of Genesis. (1942; Reprint ed. 1963).

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von Rad, Gerhard. Genesis: a commentary. Trans. John H. Marks. OTL. ( Philadelphia, PA: Westminster Press, 1961; Revised ed. Philadelphia, PA: Westminster Press, 1972). LiberalCritical. Original translation from the German "Erste Buch Mose: Genesis." ~ Calvin Theological Seminary. Recommended Commentaries. (na; na). "Source critical orientation but richly theological." ~ Childs, Brevard S. Old Testament Books for Pastor and Teacher. (1977; na). "The best all-around modern commentary." Should be supplemented "with a classic exposition from the Reformation period." ~ Danker, F. W. Multipurpose Tools for Bible Study. (1960; 3rd ed, slightly revised. 1970). Wenham, Gordon J. Genesis. John D. W. Watts, ed. WBC. Vols. 1 & 2. (2 vols. Waco, TX: Word Books, 1987-1994; na.: na., na). ConservativeCritical. [American Evangelical] [1] chs. 1-15; [2] chs. 16-50 ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ Calvin Theological Seminary. Recommended Commentaries. (na; na). "British evangelical. Interaction with historical methodologies. Excellent exegesis and interpretation. Each section contains both technical textual information and sermon-friendly 'Explanation' sections." ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). ~ Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources. (na; 10th ed. 2007). ~ Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Periodical Buyer's Study Guide. (na; 2003). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). *Five-star rated commentary. ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 4th ed. 2007). 3.5 stars. ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). "Contains some theological errors." ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). "Contains some theological errors." ~ Rosscup, James E. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors. (1966; Revised & enlarged ed. 2004). "Ususally remarks are very profitable." ~ Stuart, Douglas K. A Guide to Selecting and Using Bible Commentaries. (1990; na). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Westermann, Claus. Genesis. Trans. John J. Scullion. ConC. (3 vols. Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Publishing House, 1984-1986; 3 vols. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 1992). Moderately Critical. [German Lutheran] ~ Calvin Theological Seminary. Recommended Commentaries. (na; na). "Very historical. Classic. Very detailed exegesis." ~ Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources. (na; 10th ed. 2007). ~ Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Periodical Buyer's Study Guide. (na; 2003). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]).

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(2 vols. Welwyn, Hertfordshire: Evangelical Press, 2003; na.: na., na).

Non-Technical Exposition Currid, John D. Genesis. Conservative.

~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). Hartley, John E. Genesis. NIBC. ( Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, Inc, 2000; na.: na., na). Critical. ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 4th ed. 2007). 4 stars. Printed 2/7/2011

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Hughes, R. Kent. Genesis: Beginning and Blessing. PTW. ( Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2004; na.: na., na). Conservative. ~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na). MacArthur, John. The Battle for the Beginning. Conservative. ( Nashville, TN: Nelson, 2001; na.: na., na).

~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Preaching: How to Preach Biblically. The John MacArthur Pastor's Library. (2005; na). Towner, W. Sibley. Genesis. WBComp. (2 vols. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2001; na.: na., na). LiberalCritical. Walton, John H. Genesis. NIVAC. ( Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 2001; na.: na., na). Conservative. ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 4th ed. 2007). 3.5 stars. ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Semi-Technical Exegesis Waltke, Bruce K. & Cathi J. Fredricks. Genesis: A Commentary. na). Conservative. [American Presbyterian] ( Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 2001; na.: na.,

~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na). ~ Calvin Theological Seminary. Recommended Commentaries. (na; na). "Explores the first book of the Bible as 'theological literature.'" ~ Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources. (na; 10th ed. 2007). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 4th ed. 2007). 5 stars. ~ Rosscup, James E. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors. (1966; Revised & enlarged ed. 2004). "In many cases the commentary statements and wording are superb, but in some many readers will get lost in the literary analysis and wish to cut through to comments verse by verse." ~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Preaching: How to Preach Biblically. The John MacArthur Pastor's Library. (2005; na). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Technical Exegesis McKeown, James. Genesis. THOTC. ( Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 2008; na.: na., na). Conservative.

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Non-Technical Exposition Bonnet, L. The Exile from Eden; Meditations on the Third Chapter of Genesis. Trans. Rev. W. Hare. na). Conservative. ~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). Kelly, Douglas F. Creation and Change. Genesis 1:1-2.4. na). Conservative. [Southern Presbyterian] ( Fearn, Ross-shire, UK: Christian Focus Publications, 1997; na.: na.,

~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008).

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Matthews, Kenneth A. Genesis 1:111:26. NAC. Vol. 1A. ( Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman, 1996; na.: na., na). Conservative. ANE background. ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). Technical Exegesis Young, E. J. Studies in Genesis One. Conservative. [Presbyterian] ( Philadelphia, PA: Presbyterian & Reformed, 1973; na.: na., na).

~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). ~ Beeke, Joel R. A Reader's Guide to Reformed Literature: An Annotated Bibliography of Reformed Theology. (1995; na). ~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na).

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Vol. 1. ( Lincoln, NB: Back to the Bible, 1972; Lincoln, NB: Back to the

Epp, Theodore H. The God of Creation (Genesis 1-3). Bible, 1977).

Epp, Theodore H. The God of Creation (Genesis 4-11).

Vol. 2. ( Lincoln, NB: Back to the Bible, 1972; na.: na., na).

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Non-Technical Exposition Bonar, Horatius. Earth's Morning; or, Thoughts on Genesis. Chapters 1-6. 1979). Conservative. [Scottish Free Presbyterian]

~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na). ~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). White, John. The Three First Chapters of Genesis. Conservative. ( na.: na., 1656; na.: na., na).

~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). Williams, Isaac. Beginning of Genesis, with Notes. Conservative. ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na).

~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). Young, E. J. Genesis Three: A Devotional and Expository Study. Conservative. [Presbyterian] ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na).

~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). Technical Exegesis Young, E. J. In the Beginning: Genesis Chapters 1 to 3 and the Authority of Scripture. Conservative. [Presbyterian] ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na).

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Commentaries on Genesis 16
( na.: na., 1649; na.: na., na).

Non-Technical Exposition Shute, Josias. Sarah and Hagar; or Genesis xvi. Opened in Twenty Sermons. Conservative.

~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981).

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Special Topics in Genesis


( Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1981; na.: na., na).

Dillow, Joseph C. The Waters Above: Earth's Pre-Flood Vapor Canopy. Conservative.

~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. 1971-1985. (1985; Reprint ed. 1987). Gibson, John Monro. The Ages Before Moses. LiberalModerate. ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na).

~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1942. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1941; na). Gould, Mary. As It Was in the Beginning. Genesis Told Anew for Children. Conservative. Scroggie, W. G. Bible Story and Study Primeval and Patriarchal. Conservative. [Scottish Evangelical] ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na).

( na.: na., na; na.: na., na).

~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1942. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1941; na). ~ Smith, Wilbur M., ed. International Bible Lessons for Christian Living. Uniform Series, 1963. Peloubet's Select Notes. (1962; na). "Marked by Dr. Scroggie's unusual ability to unfold Biblical truth."

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( na.: na., na; na.: na., na).

Blunt, Henry. Twelve Lectures on the History of Abraham.

~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). Bouchier, Barton. History of Isaac. ( London: Houlston, na; na.: na., na).

~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). Cumming, John. The Last of the Patriarchs; or Lessons from the Life of Joseph. [Scottish Protestant] ~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). Edersheim, Alfred. World before the Flood, and History of the Patriarchs. [Scottish Presbyterian] ( London: Religious Tract Society, 1875; na.: na., na). ( na.: na., 1856; na.: na., na).

~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). Smith, Thornley. History of Joseph; viewed in connection with the Antiquities of Egypt, and the times in which he lived. na; na.: na., na). ( na.: na.,

Smith, Thornley. History of Moses; viewed in connection with Egyptian Antiquities, and the times in which he lived. na.: na., na). ~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981).

( na.: na., na;

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Archaeology in Genesis
( na.: na., na; London: SCM Press, 1955).

Parrot, Andr. The Flood and Noah's Ark. Studies in Biblical Archaeology.

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Wilderness Tradition
( New York, NY: Oxford

Hoffmeier, James K. Ancient Israel in Sinai: The Evidence for the Authenticity of the Wilderness Tradition. University Press, 2005; na.: na., na).

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( New York, NY: Oxford University

Hoffmeier, James K. Israel in Egypt: The Evidence for the Authenticity of the Exodus Tradition. Press, 1999; na.: na., na).

Critical Works on Exodus


( na.: na., na; na.: na., na).

Coates, C. A. An Outline of the Book of Exodus.

Davis, John J. Moses and the Gods of Egypt: Studies in Exodus. Herald, 1986). Conservative. [American Evangelical]

( na.: na., na; 2nd ed. Winona Lake, IN: Brethren Missionary

~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). "A valuable and infromative series of studies " ~ Custer, Stewart. Tools for Preaching and Teaching the Bible. (1979; 2nd ed. 1998). "The best recent." ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). ~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Preaching: How to Preach Biblically. The John MacArthur Pastor's Library. (2005; na). ~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Rediscovering Expository Preaching. (1992; 2002). ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na). Longman, Tremper, III. How to Read Exodus. Conservative. [American Evangelical] ( Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2009; na.: na., na).

Millington, Thomas S. Signs and Wonders in the Land of Ham. A Description of the Ten Plagues of Egypt. na). Conservative. ~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). Plastaras, James. The God of Exodus: The Theolgy of the Exodus Narratives. ~ Enns, Peter. Exodus. NIV Application Commentary. (2000; na). Sarna, Nahum M. Exploring Exodus: The Heritage of Biblical Israel. ~ Enns, Peter. Exodus. NIV Application Commentary. (2000; na). "A valuable 'second step' "

( na.: na., na; na.: na.,

( Milwaukee, WI: Bruce, 1966; na.: na., na).

( New York, NY: Schocken Books, 1986; na.: na., na).

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Typology & Symbolism in Exodus


( na.: na., 1855; Reprint ed. London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1967).

Law, Henry. Christ is All: The Gospel in Exodus. Conservative.

~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na).

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Commentaries on Exodus (Nineteenth Century)


(2 vols. na.: na., na; 2 vols. Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI:

Bush, George. Notes, Critical and Practical on the Book of Exodus. Kregel Publications, 1993). Conservative. [American Mystic] ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985).

"Expository studies of considerable value to preachers." ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. 1971-1985. (1985; Reprint ed. 1987). ~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na). ~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). ~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Preaching: How to Preach Biblically. The John MacArthur Pastor's Library. (2005; na). ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na). MacGregor, James. Exodus with Introduction, Commentaries, and Special Notes, etc. HBCPS. ( Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1889; Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1909). Conservative. Good handbook; excellent background material. Parker, Joseph. The Book of Exodus. PB. Vol. 2. ( Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, na; na.: na., na). Conservative. [English Dissenter/Non-Conformist] Brilliantly suggestive. Technical Exegesis Murphy, James G. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Exodus. New Translation. 1872; Reprint ed. Minneapolis, MN: Klock & Klock Christian Publishers, 1980). Critical. Originally published as "A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Exodus." ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. 1971-1985. (1985; Reprint ed. 1987). ~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na). ~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na). ( Boston, MA: Estes & Lauriat,

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Non-Technical Exposition Alexander, T. Desmond. "Exodus." Donald A. Carson, et al., eds. NBC21. ( Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1970; 4th ed. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1994). Conservative. ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Chadwick, G. A. "The Book of Exodus." William R. Nicoll, ed. EB. ( Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1956; Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1982). Conservative. Cole, R. Alan. Exodus: An Introduction and Commentary. TOTC. Vol. 2. ( Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1973; na.: na., na). Conservative. ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. 1971-1985. (1985; Reprint ed. 1987). ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). "Contains some theological errors." ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na).

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Driver, S. R. The Book of Exodus in the Revised Version. CBSC. ( Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1911; na.: na., na). LiberalCritical. [Anglican] Helpful in historical and geographical matters. ~ Danker, F. W. Multipurpose Tools for Bible Study. (1960; 3rd ed, slightly revised. 1970). Erdman, Charles R. The Book of Exodus: An Exposition. Conservative. ( New York, NY: Fleming H. Revell Co, 1949; na.: na., na).

Fretheim, Terence E. Exodus. Patrick D. Miller, ed. IBC. ( Louisville, KY: John Knox Press, 1991; na.: na., na). Critical. ~ Enns, Peter. Exodus. NIV Application Commentary. (2000; na). ~ Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources. (na; 10th ed. 2007). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Hastings, Edward, ed. Exodus. Edward Hastings, ed. ScB. ( New York, NY: Soncino Books, na; na.: na., na). Critical. It consists of extended extracts, and some original material, excellently arranged, on most of the important texts of the book that are valuable for preaching purposes, and has a magnificent bibliography. Janzen, J. Gerald. Exodus. WBComp. ( Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 1997; na.: na., na). ~ Enns, Peter. Exodus. NIV Application Commentary. (2000; na). Kaiser, Walter C., Jr. "Exodus." Frank E. Gaebelein, ed. EBC. Vol. 2. ( Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1988; Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Regency Reference Library, 1995). Conservative. [American Evangelical] ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). Mackintosh, C. H. Notes on the Book of Exodus. Conservative. [Plymouth Brethren] ( New York, NY: Loizeaux Brothers, 1959; na.: na., na).

~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). "Not free from Plymouth erros, yet remarkably suggestive." Meyer, F. B. Devotional Commentary on Exodus. DV. (2 vols. London: Marshall, Morgan and Scott, 1952; Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 1978). Conservative. Devotional. W. Smith, "In some places surpasses McIntosh, and easier to read." ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na). Pink, A. W. Gleanings from Exodus. Conservative. [Reformed Baptist] ( na.: na., na; Reprint ed. Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1971).

~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na). ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na). Youngblood, Ronald F. Exodus. EvBC. ( Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1983; na.: na., na). Conservative. ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). Technical Exegesis Beer, Georg. Exodus. HAT. ( Tbingen: J. C. B. Mohr, 1939; na.: na., na). ~ Danker, F. W. Multipurpose Tools for Bible Study. (1960; 3rd ed, slightly revised. 1970). Brueggemann, Walter. "The Book of Exodus." Leander E. Keck et al., eds. NInterpB. Vol. 1. ( Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 1994; na.: na., na). LiberalCritical. ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]).

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Cassuto, Umberto. A Commentary on the Book of Exodus. Trans. Israel Abrahams. ( Jerusalem: Magnes Press, 1967; na.: na., na). ConservativeCritical. [Jewish] A standard conservative treatment based on the Hebrew text. ~ Enns, Peter. Exodus. NIV Application Commentary. (2000; na). ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Childs, Brevard S. The Book of Exodus: A Critical, Theological Commentary. OTL. ( Philadelphia, PA: Westminster Press, 1974; na.: na., na). Critical. ~ Enns, Peter. Exodus. NIV Application Commentary. (2000; na). ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). ~ Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources. (na; 10th ed. 2007). ~ Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Periodical Buyer's Study Guide. (na; 2003). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). *Five-star rated commentary. ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). "Contains some theological errors." ~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Preaching: How to Preach Biblically. The John MacArthur Pastor's Library. (2005; na). ~ Stuart, Douglas K. A Guide to Selecting and Using Bible Commentaries. (1990; na). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na). Durham, John. Exodus. Patrick D. Miller, ed. WBC. Vol. 3. ( Waco, TX: Word Books, 1987; na.: na., na). ConservativeCritical. ~ Enns, Peter. Exodus. NIV Application Commentary. (2000; na). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). "Contains some theological errors." ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). "Contains some theological errors." ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Gowan, Donald E. Theology in Exodus: Biblical Theology in the Form of a Commentary. Press, 1994; na.: na., na). ~ Enns, Peter. Exodus. NIV Application Commentary. (2000; na). Houtman, Cornelis. Exodus. Trans. Sierd Woudstra. HCOT. (3 vols. Kampen: Kok, 1993-2000; na.: na., na). LiberalCritical. ~ Enns, Peter. Exodus. NIV Application Commentary. (2000; na). "This work is a mine of valuable information." ~ Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources. (na; 10th ed. 2007). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Lange, J. P., ed. Die bcher Exodus, Leviticus, Numeri, oder die drei mittleren bcher des Pentateuch als die Thorah Israels im engeren sinne. THB. ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na). Conservative. McNeile, A. H., ed. The Book of Exodus with Introduction and Notes. WC. ( London: Methuen & Co, 1908; na.: na., na). Critical. Excellent on historical and archaeological matters. Printed 2/7/2011 ( Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox

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( Gttingen: Vandenhoeck und Ruprecht, 1959; English translation.

Noth, Martin. Exodus; a commentary. Trans. J. S. Bowden. Philadelphia, PA: Westminster Press, 1962).

~ Danker, F. W. Multipurpose Tools for Bible Study. (1960; 3rd ed, slightly revised. 1970). Sarna, Nahum M. Exodus: The Traditional Hebrew Text with the New JPS Translation. JPS. ( Philadelphia, PA: Jewish Publication Society, 1991; na.: na., na). Critical. ~ Enns, Peter. Exodus. NIV Application Commentary. (2000; na). "Along with Houtman and Fretheim, Sarna's commentary is a 'must'." ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Schaff, Philip, ed. Exodus, or the Second Book of Moses. Trans. Tayler Lewis & A. Gosman. LANGE. ( na.: na., na; Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, na). Conservative.

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(2 vols. Welwyn, Hertfordshire: Evangelical Press, 2000-2001; na.: na., na).

Non-Technical Exposition Currid, John D. Exodus. Conservative.

~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). Enns, Peter. Exodus. NIVAC. ( Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 2000; na.: na., na). Conservative. ~ Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources. (na; 10th ed. 2007). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Mackay, John L. Exodus. Conservative. ( Fearn, Ross-shire, UK: Christian Focus Publications, 2001; na.: na., na).

~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). ~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Preaching: How to Preach Biblically. The John MacArthur Pastor's Library. (2005; na). Ryken, Philip Graham and R. Kent Hughes. Exodus: Saved for God's Glory. PTW. ( Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2005; na.: na., na). Conservative. ~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na). Stuart, Douglas K. Exodus. NAC. Vol. 2. ( Nashville, TN: B&H Publishing Group, 2006; na.: na., na). Conservative. ~ Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources. (na; 10th ed. 2007). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008).

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( na.: Tentmaker Publications, 2005; na.: na., na).

Law, Henry. Christ is All: The Gospel in the Pentateuch. Conservative.

~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na).

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Commentaries on Leviticus (Nineteenth Century)

Bonar, Andrew A. A Commentary on the Book of Leviticus. GENEVA. ( na.: na., na; Reprint ed. Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth Trust, 1989). Conservative. [Scottish Free Presbyterian] ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). ~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na). ~ Custer, Stewart. Tools for Preaching and Teaching the Bible. (1979; 2nd ed. 1998). ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). ~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). ~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Preaching: How to Preach Biblically. The John MacArthur Pastor's Library. (2005; na). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na). Bush, George. Notes, Critical and Practical on the Book of Leviticus. Christian Publishers, 1979). Conservative. [American Mystic] ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). ~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na). ~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na). Kellogg, S. H. Studies in Leviticus: Tabernacle Worship and the Law of the Daily Life. Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 1988). Conservative. [American Presbyterian] ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. 1971-1985. (1985; Reprint ed. 1987). ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na). Kellogg, S. H. The Book of Leviticus. ( na.: na., na; Reprint ed. Minneapolis, MN: Klock & Klock Christian Publishers, 1978). Conservative. [American Presbyterian] Reprinted from the 3rd edition (A.C. Armstrontg, 1899) ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. 1971-1985. (1985; Reprint ed. 1987). Technical Exegesis Murphy, James G. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Leviticus. James & Klock Publishing Co, 1976). Critical. ( na.: na., 1874; Reprint ed. Minneapolis, MN: ( New York, NY: A. C. Armstrong, 1891; ( na.: na., 1852; Reprint ed. Minneapolis, MN: James Family

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Non-Technical Exposition Anderson, J. E. Leviticus. OTL. ( na.: na., 1965; na.: na., na).

Chapman, A. T.& A. W. Streane. Leviticus. CBCneb. ( na.: na., 1914; na.: na., na). ~ Danker, F. W. Multipurpose Tools for Bible Study. (1960; 3rd ed, slightly revised. 1970).

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Harris, R. Laird. "Leviticus." Frank E. Gaebelein, ed. EBC. Vol. 2. ( Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1988; Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Regency Reference Library, 1995). Conservative. Detailed philology, biblical theology. ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Harrison, R. K. Leviticus: An Introduction and Commentary. TOTC. Vol. 3. ( Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1980; na.: na., na). Conservative. [American Evangelical] ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. 1971-1985. (1985; Reprint ed. 1987). ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na). Kaiser, Walter C., Jr. The Book of Leviticus. Leander E. Keck et al., eds. NInterpB. Vol. 1. ( Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 1994; na.: na., na). Conservative. [American Evangelical] ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Noordtzij, A. Leviticus. ( Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1982; na.: na., na).

~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Preaching: How to Preach Biblically. The John MacArthur Pastor's Library. (2005; na). Technical Exegesis Elliger, Karl. Leviticus. HAT. ( Tbingen: J. C. B. Mohr, 1966; na.: na., na). ~ Danker, F. W. Multipurpose Tools for Bible Study. (1960; 3rd ed, slightly revised. 1970). Gerstenberger, Erhard. Leviticus: A Commentary. Trans. Douglas W. Stott. OTL. ( Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 1996; na.: na., na). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Hartley, John E. Leviticus. John D. W. Watts, ed. WBC. Vol. 4. ( Dallas, TX: Word Books, 1992; na.: na., na). Critical. ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). *Five-star rated commentary. ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Levine, Baruch A. Leviticus: The Traditional Hebrew Text with the New JPS Translation. JPS. ( Philadelphia, PA: Jewish Publication Society, 1989; na.: na., na). Critical. ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]).

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Milgrom, Jacob. Leviticus: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. AB. Vol. 3. (3 vols. Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Co, 1991-2001; na.: na., na). LiberalCritical. Redaction-critical. ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). *Five-star rated commentary. ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). "Contains some theological errors." ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Peter-Contesse, R. & John Ellington. A Handbook on Leviticus. UBS. ( New York, NY: United Bible Society, 1990; na.: na., na). Critical. ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Wenham, Gordon J. The Book of Leviticus. Robert L. Hubbard, Jr., Gen. Editor. NICOT. ( Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1979; na.: na., na). Conservative. [American Evangelical] Provides a helpful section on the theology of Leviticus. ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ Custer, Stewart. Tools for Preaching and Teaching the Bible. (1979; 2nd ed. 1998). ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). *Five-star rated commentary. ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). "Contains some theological error." ~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Preaching: How to Preach Biblically. The John MacArthur Pastor's Library. (2005; na). [star] ~ Stuart, Douglas K. A Guide to Selecting and Using Bible Commentaries. (1990; na). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na).

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Commentaries on Leviticus (Twenty First Century)


(2 vols. Welwyn, Hertfordshire: Evangelical Press, 2004; na.: na., na).

Non-Technical Exposition Currid, John D. Leviticus. Conservative.

~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). Rooker, Mark F. Leviticus. NAC. Vol. 3A. ( Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman, 2000; na.: na., na). Conservative. ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library. (2006; na). ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]).

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( Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic,

Ross, Allen P. Holiness to the Lord: A Guide to the Exposition of the Book of Leviticus. 2002; na.: na., na). Conservative. ~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na).

~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). ~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Preaching: How to Preach Biblically. The John MacArthur Pastor's Library. (2005; na).

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Special Topics in Leviticus


( na.: na., na; na.: na., na).

Buksbazen, Victor. The Gospel in the Feasts of Israel. Conservative. Handy manual. Jukes, Andrew. The Law of the Offerings. Conservative.

( na.: na., na; na.: na., na).

~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na). Seiss, J. A. The Gospel in Leviticus. ( Philadelphia, PA: Lindsay & Blakiston, 1860; Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 1981). Conservative. [American Lutheran] Expository sermons.

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Commentaries on Numbers (Nineteenth Century)


( na.: na., na; Reprint ed. Minneapolis, MN: James & Klock

Non-Technical Exposition Bush, George. Notes, Critical and Practical on the Book of Numbers. Publishing Co, 1976). Conservative. [American Mystic] ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). "Exceedingly useful!" ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. 1971-1985. (1985; Reprint ed. 1987). ~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na). ~ Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries. (1876; Reprint ed. 1981). ~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Preaching: How to Preach Biblically. The John MacArthur Pastor's Library. (2005; na). ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na).

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Commentaries on Numbers (Twentieth Century)

Non-Technical Exposition Allen, R. B. Numbers. Frank E. Gaebelein, ed. EBC. Vol. 2. ( Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1988; Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Regency Reference Library, 1995). Conservative. ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). Duguid, Iain and R. Kent Hughes. Numbers: God's Presence in the Wilderness. PTW. ( Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2006; na.: na., na). Conservative. ~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na). Greenstone, Julius Hillel. Numbers. Critical. Jewish scholar. ( Philadelphia, PA: Jewish Publication Society, 1939; na.: na., na).

~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na).

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Harrison, R. K. Numbers. WEC. ( Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1990; Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1992). Conservative. [American Evangelical] ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ Custer, Stewart. Tools for Preaching and Teaching the Bible. (1979; 2nd ed. 1998). "A useful commentary that still leaves much to be desired." ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). ~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Preaching: How to Preach Biblically. The John MacArthur Pastor's Library. (2005; na). [star] ~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Rediscovering Expository Preaching. (1992; 2002). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na). Jensen, Irving L. Numbers: Journey to God's Rest Land. Conservative. ( Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1967; Chicago, IL: Moody Press, nd).

~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). "A valuable, elementary study. Ideal for study groups." ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na). Mackintosh, C. H. Notes on the Book of Numbers. Conservative. [Plymouth Brethren] ( New York, NY: Loizeaux Brothers, 1959; na.: na., na).

Olson, Dennis T. Numbers. Patrick D. Miller, ed. IBC. ( Louisville, KY: John Knox Press, 1996; na.: na., na). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Philip, James. Numbers. MOT. ( Waco, TX: Word Books, 1987; na.: na., na). Conservative. ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). Sakenfeld, Katharine Doob. Journeying with God: a Commentary on the Book of Numbers. ITC. ( Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1995; na.: na., na). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Wenham, Gordon J. Numbers: An Introduction and Commentary. TOTC. Vol. 4. ( Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1981; na.: na., na). Conservative. [American Evangelical] Commentary on the Hebrew text RSV. ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. 1971-1985. (1985; Reprint ed. 1987). ~ Custer, Stewart. Tools for Preaching and Teaching the Bible. (1979; 2nd ed. 1998). ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). "Contains some theological error." ~ Stuart, Douglas K. A Guide to Selecting and Using Bible Commentaries. (1990; na). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na).

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Ashley, Timothy R. The Book of Numbers. Robert L. Hubbard, Jr., Gen. Editor. NICOT. ( Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1993; na.: na., na). Conservative. ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). "Contains some theological errors." ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Budd, Philip. Numbers. John D. W. Watts, ed. WBC. Vol. 5. ( Waco, TX: Word Books, 1984; na.: na., na). Critical. ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). Gray, George Buchanan. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Numbers. ICC. ( Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1903; na.: na., na). ConservativeCritical. ~ Danker, F. W. Multipurpose Tools for Bible Study. (1960; 3rd ed, slightly revised. 1970). ~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Preaching: How to Preach Biblically. The John MacArthur Pastor's Library. (2005; na). Levine, Baruch A. Numbers: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. AB. (2 vols. Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Co, 1993-2000; na.: na., na). Liberal. ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). "Contains some theological errors." ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Milgrom, Jacob. Numbers: the Traditional Hebrew Text with the New JPS Translation. JPS. ( Philadelphia, PA: Jewish Publication Society, 1990; na.: na., na). LiberalCritical. ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). *Five-star rated commentary. ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). "Contains some theological error." ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]).

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Commentaries on Numbers (Twenty First Century)

Non-Technical Exposition Cole, R. Dennis. Numbers. NAC. Vol. 3B. ( Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman, 2000; na.: na., na). Conservative. ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library. (2006; na). ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]).

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Critical Works on Deuteronomy


( Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans

Kline, Meredith G. Treaty of the Great King: the Covenant Structure of Deuteronomy. Publishing Co, 1963; na.: na., na). ConservativeCritical. [American Presbyterian] ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). "A bold, original and suggestive study " ~ Longman, Tremper, III. How to Read the Psalms. (2006; na).

Manley, George Thomas. The Book of the Law: studies in the date of Deuteronomy. Publishing Co, 1957; na.: na., na). Conservative. ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985).

( Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans

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Commentaries on Deuteronomy (Sixteenth Century)

Calvin, Jean. Sermons on Deuteronomy. 16-17CFE. ( na.: na., na; Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1987). [French Protestant Reformer] ~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na).

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Commentaries on Deuteronomy (Nineteenth Century)


( na.: na., 1856; Reprint ed. Minneapolis, MN: Klock & Klock Christian Publishers, 1981).

Non-Technical Exposition Cumming, John. Book of Deuteronomy. [Scottish Protestant]

~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na). Mackintosh, C. H. Notes on the Book of Deuteronomy. Conservative. [Plymouth Brethren] Technical Exegesis Driver, S. R. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Deuteronomy. ICC. ( Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1895; Reprint ed. Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 2000). LiberalCritical. [Anglican] ~ Danker, F. W. Multipurpose Tools for Bible Study. (1960; 3rd ed, slightly revised. 1970). ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). (2 vols. New York, NY: Fleming H. Revell Co, 187?; na.: na., na).

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Commentaries on Deuteronomy (Twentieth Century)

Non-Technical Exposition Brown, Raymond. The Message of Deuteronomy: Not by Bread Alone. J. A. Emerton, ed. BST. ( Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, na; Reprint ed. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1993). Conservative. ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). Merrill, Eugene H. Deuteronomy. NAC. Vol. 4. ( Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman, 1994; na.: na., na). Conservative. [American Evangelical] NIV ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ Custer, Stewart. Tools for Preaching and Teaching the Bible. (1979; 2nd ed. 1998). "This is the most helpful present exposition based on the NIV. ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Printed 2/7/2011 Page 32 of 36

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Miller, Patrick D. Deuteronomy. Patrick D. Miller, ed. IBC. ( Louisville, KY: John Knox Press, 1990; na.: na., na). ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). "Worthwhile for purchase but not a first priority." ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). *Five-star rated commentary. ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Ridderbos, Jan. Deuteronomy. Trans. E. M. Van der Maas. BSC. ( na.: na., 1950-1951; English translation. Grand Rapids, MI: Regency Reference Library, 1984). Conservative. [Dutch Reformed] ~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na). ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). ~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Preaching: How to Preach Biblically. The John MacArthur Pastor's Library. (2005; na). Schneider, Bernard N. Deuteronomy: A Favored Book of Jesus. Conservative. Devotional; Inspirational. ( Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1970; na.: na., na).

~ Custer, Stewart. Tools for Preaching and Teaching the Bible. (1979; 2nd ed. 1998). "Very devotional, helpful, and inspirational." Schultz, Samuel J. Deuteronomy: The Gospel of Love. EvBC. ( Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1971; na.: na., na). Conservative. ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na). Thompson, J. A. Deuteronomy: An Introduction and Commentary. TOTC. Vol. 5. ( Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1974; na.: na., na). Conservative. Redaction-critical. ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. 1971-1985. (1985; Reprint ed. 1987). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na). Wright, Christopher. Deuteronomy. NIBC. Vol. 4. ( Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, Inc, 1996; na.: na., na). Conservative. ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Technical Exegesis Christensen, Duane L. Deuteronomy 1-11. John D. W. Watts, ed. WBC. Vols. 6A. ( Dallas, TX: Word Books, 1991; na.: na., na). Critical. [1] chs. 1-11; [2] chs. 12-34 ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]).

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Craigie, Peter C. The Book of Deuteronomy. Robert L. Hubbard, Jr., Gen. Editor. NICOT. ( Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1976; na.: na., na). Conservative. [American Evangelical] ~ Akin, Daniel L. Building a Theological Library: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (na; na). ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). ~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Preaching: How to Preach Biblically. The John MacArthur Pastor's Library. (2005; na). [star] ~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Rediscovering Expository Preaching. (1992; 2002). ~ Stuart, Douglas K. A Guide to Selecting and Using Bible Commentaries. (1990; na). ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). ~ Vincent, Robert & Tim Leaman. Compilation of Commentaries on the Books of the Bible. (na; na). Reider, Joseph. The Holy Scriptures: Deuteronomy, With Commentary. JPS. ( Philadelphia, PA: Jewish Publication Society, 1937; na.: na., na). Critical. Jewish scholar. ~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Preaching: How to Preach Biblically. The John MacArthur Pastor's Library. (2005; na). Tigay, Jeffrey H. Deuteronomy: The Traditional Hebrew Text with the New JPS Translation. JPS. ( Philadelphia, PA: Jewish Publication Society, 1996; na.: na., na). Critical. ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008). "Contains some theological error." ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]). Von Rad, Gerhard. Studies in Deuteronomy. Trans. David Stalker. OTL. ( Philadelphia, PA: Westminster Press, 1964; 2nd ed. na.: na., 1968). LiberalCritical. ~ Danker, F. W. Multipurpose Tools for Bible Study. (1960; 3rd ed, slightly revised. 1970). Weinfeld, Moshe. Deuteronomy 1-11: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. AB. Vol. 5. ( New York, NY: Doubleday, 1991; na.: na., na). LiberalCritical. ~ Evans, John F. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works. (na; 5th ed, revised. na). "Worthwhile for purchase but not a first priority." ~ Longman, Tremper, III. Old Testament Commentary Survey. (1991; 3rd ed. 2003). *Five-star rated commentary. ~ The Buswell Library. Selected Old Testament Commentaries. (7 May, 2002; [2011]).

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(2 vols. Welwyn, Hertfordshire: Evangelical Press, 2006; na.: na., na).

Non-Technical Exposition Currid, John D. Deuteronomy. Conservative.

~ Beeke, Joel R. Old Testament Commentary Recommendations. (March 2009; na). ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2008).

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McConville, Gordon. Deuteronomy. Apollos. ( Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2002; na.: na., na). Liberal. ~ Prepared by the Faculty of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Basic Library Booklist. (na; Revised ed. 2005). "Contains some theological errors." ~ Stitzinger, James F. "Study Tools for Expository Preaching," in Preaching: How to Preach Biblically. The John MacArthur Pastor's Library. (2005; na).

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Ten Commandments (Decalog)


( New York, NY: Fleming H. Revell Co, 1923; na.: na., na).

Massee, J. C. The Gosple in the Ten Commandments.

Miller, Patrick D. The God You Have: Politics, Religion, and the First Commandment. Facet. ( Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2004; na.: na., na).

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Commentaries on the Ten Commandments (Decalog)

Miller, Patrick D. The Ten Commandments. InterpRUSC. ( Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2009; na.: na., na).

Non-Technical Exposition Boardman, George Dana. The Ten Commandments. A Course of Lectures Delivered before the University of Pennsylvania. na., na; na.: na., na). Conservative. [American Baptist] W. Smith, "Easily one of the most important volumes in the English language on this subject." Coffin, Henry Sloane. The Ten Commandments with a Christian Application to Present Conditions. Liberal. Fresh, helpful, somewhat liberal, here and there. ( na.:

( na.: na., na; na.: na., na).

Dale, R. W. The Ten Commandments. ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na). Conservative. [English Congregationalist] A series of messages delivered at Carr's Lane, Birmingham, on Sunday Evenings, late in 1870. Superb. Douma, J. The Ten Commandments. Conservative. ( Philadelphia, PA: Presbyterian & Reformed, na; na.: na., na).

~ Ligonier Ministries. Book Reviews & Recommendations. (na; na). Dykes, James Oswald. The Law of the Ten Words. Conservative. ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na).

Farrar, F. W. The Voice from Sinai: The Eternal Bases of the Moral Law. ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na). Conservative. [Anglican Evangelical] W. Smith, "an indispensable volume, with rich footnotes, brilliant applications, suggestive, profound, scholarly." Hopkins, Ezekiel. An Exposition of the Ten Commandments. Conservative. ( na.: na., na; Revised ed. na.: na., na).

~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985). Masselink, William. Sermons on the Commandments. ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na). Conservative. W. Smith, "The best of recent books on the Ten Commandments. Excellent for its direct applications to contemporary life." McAfee, Cleland Boys. The Mosaic Law in Modern Life. ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na). Conservative. W. Smith, "Exceedingly practical, with many excellent applications." Milum, John Parton. Do the Ten Commandments Stand Today? Conservative. W. Smith, "Excellent, practical." Morgan, G. Campbell. The Ten Commandments. Conservative. [British Congregationalist] ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na).

( na.: na., na; na.: na., na).

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( na.: na., 1692; na.: na., na).

Charles, R. H. The Decalogue. ( na.: na., na; na.: na., na). Valuable critical and historical notes; excellent, practical applications. ~ Scholer, David M. A Basic Bibliographic Guide for New Testament Exegesis. (na; 2nd ed. 1974). Tatford, Frederick A. The Message of Sinai. Conservative. ( na.: na., na; London: Victory, 1957).

~ Barber, Cyril J. The Minister's Library. (1974; Reprint ed. 1985).

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