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Interpreting the Old Testament requires bridging a vast cultural and temporal gap. The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament (hereafter IVPBBC-OT) seeks to provide “the kind of information that helps readers understand what the original audience would have known instinctively” (Walton, Matthews, & Chavalas, 2000, p. 9). Unlike theological or literary commentaries, this work focuses on archaeology, ancient Near Eastern texts, customs, geography, and social structures. This paper will (1) describe the commentary’s structure and method, (2) present a case study of its use on a specific passage, and (3) offer a critical assessment.
If you find a free PDF from a random website, check the copyright page. Many circulating PDFs are scans of the . Archaeology moves fast. The 2008 edition includes:
Unlocking the Ancient World: A Guide to the IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament
