Single-volume New Testament Commentaries are longer and more in-depth than NT introductions or footnotes, but shorter than commentaries on one given NT book. Single-volume commentaries typically highlight particular themes or concerns.
A Postcolonial Commentary on the New Testament Writings by
Prioritizes comprehensiveness of text and methodology. Relates traditional NT interpretation (including the commentary) to imperial-colonial contexts. Offers postcolonial reading strategies to destabilize hegemonic biblical criticism.
Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by
Commentators prioritize linking NT texts with OT ones. Largely evangelical in outlook.
Harpercollins Bible Commentary by
Comments on the NT as scripture, literary classic, historical document. Sectioned into essays on context, by-NT-book essays, and running commentary. Cross-referenced with HarperCollins NT Dictionary. Produced within SBL organization.
Searching the Scriptures, Vol. 2: A Feminist Commentary by
NT commentary, written by and for feminists, using feminist critical methodologies of interpretation. Pairs nicely with Vol. 1, which charts broader methodological concerns of feminist NT criticism.
The Oxford Bible Commentary by
Offers both theological and historical understandings. Line-by-line comments. Primarily non-denominational, historical-critical in approach. Favors context. Short-essay introductions to books and subjects. Online available.
The Queer Bible Commentary by
Scholars and pastors comment and focus on portions of NT books that have particular relevance for readers interested in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues.
True to Our Native Land: An African American New Testament Commentary by
Foregrounds African American experience and concern, including African American church life. Commentary highlights the NT's role in African American history, accenting themes of ethnicity, class, slavery, and African heritage.
Commentary series offer in-depth investigations (with a variety of approaches, interests, and goals) of individual NT books according to consistent editorial standards.
Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries (Online Database) by
Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries span over 86 volumes and form one of the most trusted and long-running scholarly commentaries series for Biblical Studies scholars.
Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture
Arranged like a traditional commentary, this series presents ancient Christian comments on Biblical texts (all translated). Because ancient writers were not bound to editorial standards, each individual “comment” varies drastically from the last.
Hermeneia Series: A Critical and Historical Commentary on the Bible
All non-English terms are translated, but not transliterated (Greek, etc. throughout). Designed for advanced students. Though focused on historical concerns broadly, the methods employed and goals of analysis will vary significantly from book to book.
International Critical Commentary
This series has almost completed two “cycles,” one begun in the late-nineteenth century, the other in the 1970s. Mostly historical and theological concerns.
Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching
Focused on readers interested in contemporary educational, homiletical, or pastoral applications of NT texts.
New International Commentary on the New Testament
This series weds Reformed theology with generally accepted, modern historical scholarship. True to its intent, the series foregrounds theology and confines philology and other critical matters to footnotes.
The New Interpreter's Bible Commentary
Designed for preachers, teachers, and general students of the Bible.
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