The Volumes of the New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary

As noted before, this set comes with 10 volumes. It was put together by an editorial board consisting of 10 members, all theological scholars with a variety of backgrounds.

Each volume contains commentary and articles on a number of books of the Bible, along with commentary on apocryphal writings.

Volume 1: Introduction to the Pentateuch; Genesis; Exodus; Leviticus; Numbers; Deuteronomy
Volume 2: Introduction to Narrative Literature; Joshua; Judges; Ruth; 1 & 2 Samuel; 1 & 2 Kings; 1 & 2 Chronicles
Volume 3: Introduction to Hebrew Poetry; Job; Psalms; Introduction to Wisdom Literature; Proverbs; Ecclesiastes; Song of Songs
Volume 4: Ezra; Nehemiah; Introduction to Prophetic Literature; Isaiah; Jeremiah; Baruch; Letter of Jeremiah; Lamentations
Volume 5: Ezekiel; Hosea; Joel; Amos; Obadiah; Jonah; Micah; Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah; Haggai; Zechariah; Malachi
Volume 6: Esther; Additions to Esther; Tobit; Judith; 1 & 2 Maccabees; Book of Wisdom; Sirach; Introduction to Apocalyptic Literature; Daniel; Additions to Daniel
Volume 7: Introduction to the Gospels and Narrative Literature; Jesus and the Gospels; Matthew; Mark
Volume 8: Luke and John
Volume 9: Acts; Introduction to Epistolary Literature; Romans; 1 & 2 Corinthians; Galatians
Volume 10: Ephesians; Philippians; Colossians; 1 & 2 Thessalonians; 1 & 2 Timothy; Titus; Philemon; Hebrews; James; 1 & 2 Peter; 1, 2 & 3 John; Jude; Revelation

The Content of the New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary

First, here is a description of the content from the publisher. This is the best place to look for information on a commentary:

A detailed, critical commentary providing an exegetical “close-reading” of the biblical text
Reflections that present a detailed exposition of issues raised in the biblical text
Introductions to each book that cover essential historical, sociocultural, literary, and theological issues
Comprehensive, concise articles
Numerous visual aids (illustrations, maps, charts, timelines)

The Commentary

Of course, the most important part of any commentary is… the commentary. So, let’s take a look at how the content is structured.

Every chapter is represented in three parts: overview, commentary, and reflection. It is so helpful to have a pattern to the information in a commentary. This will help you navigate it easily! Also, it guides you through understanding a passage fully, in-context, ready to apply it where needed.