Most of the print items on this page can be found in the library reference collection. They can't be signed out so there should be copies in the library at all times. These books can be scanned and photocopied. Library staff are happy to scan sections of these reference books. Scanning requests can be submitted here.
Print Commentary Series in the Reference Collection
The commentaries in the Reference collection are for use in the Library. There are often duplicate copies in the stacks that can be borrowed. Note that commentaries in the stacks are shelved with the individual books of the Bible while those in Reference are shelved with their series. As a result they have different call numbers.
Commentaries below are categorized according to academic level: Technical, Expository, and Devotional.
Technical works assume a knowledge of Greek and Hebrew, and are often written from a more critical, non-evangelical perspective.
Expository commentaries are ideal for exegesis and preaching.
Devotional works are non-academic and useful for Bible studies.
For your essays, you will generally want to avoid using Devotional commentaries. Make use of Technical commentaries and some of the more in-depth and technical Expository commentaries.
- Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture byCall Number: Ref. BS 491.2 .A523
- Calvin's CommentariesCall Number: Ref 485 .C245 1979
- Commentary on the Whole Bible byCall Number: Ref 490 .H46 1970
- Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary byCall Number: Ref BS 491 .3 .Z66 2009
Online Bible Commentary Series
The following are are some of the commentary series that are either entirely or partially available online through the library. Search WorldCat for additional titles.
Online One Volume Commentaries
- Baker Illustrated Bible CommentaryA nontechnical, section-by-section commentary on the whole Bible that provides reliable and readable interpretations of the Scriptures from leading evangelical scholars.
- Africa Bible CommentaryTokunboh Adeyemo, ed.
Guides in Selecting Commentaries
- Best Commentaries.comReviews and ratings of Biblical, theological, and practical Christian works. A collaborative effort by scholars in the field.
- Publisher List by DenominationTo find commentaries by tradition, the denomination can provide clues.
- Good Commentary Series for New Testament StudiesAdvice for Seminary students for choosing useful commentaries for research from Professor Ian Scott.
A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works by Call Number: Ref BS 482 .E92 2016ISBN: 9780310520962Publication Date: 2016-05-03
New Testament Commentary Survey by Call Number: Ref BS 2341 .52 .C37 2013ISBN: 9780801039904Publication Date: 2013-11-15Tyndale has both print and ebook versions. Click the title for online access.
Old Testament Commentary Survey by Call Number: Ref BS 1151 .52 .L64 2013ISBN: 9780801039911Publication Date: 2013-04-15Both print and online ebook access are available for this book.
Commentary and Reference Survey by Call Number: BS 511 .3 .G59 2007ISBN: 0825427371Publication Date: 2007-02-15
Open Source Commentaries
How do I find commentaries I can borrow?
- Search WorldCatUse the advanced search. Search for the name of your book of the bible in title field and the the work "commentaries" in the subject field.