The New Beacon Bible Commentary is an engaging, indispensable reference tool to aid individuals in every walk of life in the study and meditation of God\'s Word.
He has spent more than 20 years as a missionary educator in Asia and Europe and is author of Contextualization in the New Testament and Recovering the Full Mission of God..
About the Author: Dean Flemming (Ph.
D., University of Aberdeen), is Professor of New Testament and Missions at Mid-America Nazarene University, Olathe, KS.
No doubt, this is due in part to its high concentration of memorable passages that constantly challenge and encourage the people of God.
One of the shortest of Paul\'s letters, it is perhaps the most beloved by the church.
Readable, relevant, and academically thorough, it offers scholars, pastors, and laity a new standard for understanding and interpreting the Bible in the 21st century.
Each volume features: Completely New Scholarship from notable experts in the Wesleyan traditionConvenient Introductory Material for each book of the Bible including information on authorship, date, history, audience, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary features, theological themes, hermeneutical issues, and moreClear Verse-by-Verse Explanations, which offer a contemporary, Wesleyan-based understanding derived from the passage\'s original languageComprehensive Annotation divided into three sections, which cover background elements behind the text; verse-by-verse details and meanings found in the text; and significance, relevance, intertextuality, and application from the textHelpful Sidebars, which provide deeper insight into theological issues, word meanings, archeological connections, historical relevance, cultural customs, and moreExpanded Bibliography for further study of historical elements, additional interpretations, and theological themesPaul\'s letter to the Philippians is \'a small gem\'.
Written from the Wesleyan theological perspective, it offers insight and perceptive scholarship to help you unlock the deeper truths of Scripture and garner an awareness of the history, culture, and context attributed to each book of study.
The New Beacon Bible Commentary is an engaging, indispensable reference tool to aid individuals in every walk of life in the study and meditation of God\'s Word
