Mercer Commentary on the Bible

This one-volume commentary on the entire Bible by Mercer University Press distinguishes itself as a leading work in biblical studies for these reasons:

--the first one-volume commentary based on the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible

--covers the complete Bible, including the noncanonical books

--by the same producers of the award-winning Mercer Dictionary of the Bible

--includes introductory articles on the nature of Scripture, its interpretation, and its role in theology and church

--reverent appreciation of the religious dimensions of the text

--written by teachers sensitive to the needs of students

--designed for use in the classroom and for independent research

--inclusive in language and perspective

--includes extensive bibliographies