{"product_id":"south-asia-bible-commentary-a-one-volume-commentary-on-the-whole-bible-hardcover","title":"South Asia Bible Commentary: A One-Volume Commentary on the Whole Bible - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian Wintle\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eHavilah Dharamraj\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eJesudason Baskar Jeyaraj\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA one-volume commentary, written and edited by South Asian Biblical scholars on all the books of the Bible.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the purposes of this commentary \"South Asia\" was defined as the SAARC countries, namely India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan and the Maldives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe contributing scholars from these countries--addressing these countries' specific concerns--have adopted the following key principles: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Articles are written within the confines of the Lausanne Covenant and all contributions are in line with and support the confessional direction of the Lausanne Covenant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterpretation\u003c\/strong\u003e: The commentary offers readers a contextual and readable guide, interpreting the biblical text section by section rather than delving too deeply into critical and exegetical details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSouth Asian\u003c\/strong\u003e: All authors are scholars writing from within their own contexts for the people of South Asia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe focus of this commentary is three-fold: exegetical, contextual, and applied. Articles explain the meaning of the text, relate that meaning to the context, and apply it to wider life and ministry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding what the Bible teaches book by book. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe following features are specifically designed to help you as you study each book of the Bible: Introduction to each book sketches the context and main themes of the book and its relevance to South Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline shows the structure of the book and can help to identify preaching topics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubheadings break the book up into manageable portions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold references highlight verses being discussed and help you find your place quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalics identify quoted verses being discussed at that point in the commentary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplications are built into the text in many places.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurther reading: each of the authors suggest other commentaries you could consult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1824\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x 9.2 x 7.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754216259872,"sku":"9780310286868","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/61ebaed4f4915a619a9706a1eb752c6f.webp?v=1780035884","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/south-asia-bible-commentary-a-one-volume-commentary-on-the-whole-bible-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}