Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Routledge is proud to announce the reissue of the 1962 second edition of this classic commentary, which continues to be the most authoritative, practical and eminently readable single-volume companion for laypersons and students at all levels. An invaluable compendium of the best of modern Biblical scholarship, Peake's Commentary provides an accessible chapter-by-chapter commentary on every book of the Bible. In addition, the volume includes 32 articles on vital aspects of the Old and New Testaments. Written by leading scholars in their fields, these essays provide extensive background information on such topics as: the archaeology and geography of Palestine and the ancient Near East, the languages of the Bible, the social institutions of Israel, the constitution of the Church in the New Testament, the Jewish State in the Hellenistic world, and the early versions of the New Testament. With 16 full-color maps, comprehensive bibliographies and a thorough, easy-to-use index, Peake's Commentary is an indispensable reference for anyone with a serious interest in Bible study and research.