Recommended for THEO 101: Approachable Options
NIV Application Commentary
An approachable but well-regarded commentary that is excellent at bringing an ancient message into a modern context. Each passage is treated in three sections: Original Meaning, Bridging Contexts, and Contemporary Significance.
The Old Testament for Everyone
Internationally respected Old Testament scholar John Goldingay addresses Scripture from Genesis to Malachi in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply and concisely. The series is perfect for daily devotions, group study, or personal visits with the Bible.
New Testament for Everyone
Breaks down the New Testament into bite-sized, easily digestible segments. Each short passage is followed by a highly readable discussion with background information, useful explanations and suggestions, and thoughts as to how the text can be relevant to our lives today.
The Story of God Bible Commentary
The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story, offering a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding everyday readers in how to creatively and faithfully live out the Bible in their own contexts.
Recommended for THEO 101: More Technical Options
Word Biblical Commentary
This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. Slightly more academic than the NIV Application Commentary, but still very approachable.
The New International Commentary
Trusted for their high-quality, attention to detail, and inclusion of evolving scholarship. Although more academic than other options in this list, these series offer a nice balance between technicality and approachability.
Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries
The most scholarly option in this list, the Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries span over 89 volumes and is one of the most trusted and long-running scholarly commentaries series for Biblical Studies scholars.
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Atla Religion with AtlaSerials PLUS This link opens in a new windowJournal articles, book reviews, and collections of essays in all fields of religion. Steadily increasing coverage of world religions and global Christianity. Ask the librarian about searching by scripture citation.
The Bible Project
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Bible Project GuidesWhile not commentaries in the traditional sense (and therefore, not viable for your source requirements in THEO 101 assignments), the Overviews and Theme videos in particular offer high-level commentary on the Biblical Text and may be useful as a starting place.