- Hardcover: 1616 pages
- Publisher: Zondervan; First Edition edition (1 Aug 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0310264731
- ISBN-13: 978-0310264736
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 19.3 x 5.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 495,340 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"The Africa Bible Commentary" is a unique publishing event - the first one-volume Bible commentary produced in Africa by African theologians to meet the needs of African pastors, students, and lay leaders. Interpreting and applying the Bible in the light of African culture and realities, it furnishes powerful and relevant insights into the biblical text that transcend Africa in their significance. "The Africa Bible Commentary" gives a section-by-section interpretation that provides a contextual, readable, affordable, and immensely useful guide to the entire Bible. Readers around the world will benefit from and appreciate the commentary's fresh insights and direct style that engage both heart and mind.The key features include: produced by African biblical scholars, in Africa, for Africa - and for the world; section-by-section interpretive commentary and application; more than 70 special articles dealing with topics of key importance in to ministry in Africa today, but that have global implications; 70 African contributors from both English- and French-speaking countries; and, it transcends the African context with insights into the biblical text and the Christian faith for readers worldwide.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have had a copy for about two weeks and already treasure it as a very practical work coming from the hearts of born again African Christians. Having visited a few churches and some child centred projects in Africa I recognise the God dependency, compassion and urgent cry for justice of those who have contributed. I'm sure that we in the west have much to learn from our African brothers and sisters and this book, coupled with the relativley brief but deep fellowship I have enjoyed with Christians in Tanzania, Sierra Leone and Senegal will deepen my own awareness of God and my walk with him.
On a very practical note the book is well laid out, is not heavy and the font is very readable
On a very practical note the book is well laid out, is not heavy and the font is very readable
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I purchased this commentary a couple of weeks ago after dithering about whether I should or not. From some of the sections I have read so far I am very impressed with the sensibility of the work and have found opportunity to gain inspiration and solace from its contents.
I am not a mainstream Protestant and I share in the Catholic scepticism of pedantry and blind fundamentalism that seems to be the backlash to the burgeoning secularism that is decimating the church in Europe. This is a commentary on the Bible entirely written by Born-again Christians in Africa and it is surprisingly relevant to European Christians, and notwithstanding some criticism from the Catholic Church in Africa, I do not feel any Christian who is truly seeking to understand and apply the teaching of Holy Scripture in their lives should ignore it.
Go on.. buy a copy and surprise yourself, it isn't expensive.
I am not a mainstream Protestant and I share in the Catholic scepticism of pedantry and blind fundamentalism that seems to be the backlash to the burgeoning secularism that is decimating the church in Europe. This is a commentary on the Bible entirely written by Born-again Christians in Africa and it is surprisingly relevant to European Christians, and notwithstanding some criticism from the Catholic Church in Africa, I do not feel any Christian who is truly seeking to understand and apply the teaching of Holy Scripture in their lives should ignore it.
Go on.. buy a copy and surprise yourself, it isn't expensive.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
From Africans for Africa, an excellent one volume bible commentary. Non-africans too will benefit from its insights. With African cultures being closer to the ancient world than is the West today it gives a different perspective from the usual commentators. Very good value for the price.
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fantastic gift
This was a great gift for my brother in law who was truelly blessed by the gems that were found in this book. The purchase and delivery was very quick and easy. Read more
Published on 10 May 2010 by Mrs. S. T. Gurr
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This is an excellent Bible Commentary. As it is written by African scholars it gives new insight into Bible truths. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2009 by P. Bryan
Afrocentricity - a mixed blessing
For a European the Africa Bible Commentary helps cross cultural studies, seeing as Africa sees. Indeed it helps in looking back to an ancient Palestinian setting, to look with... Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2009 by Vinyamar777
Part African, part Western
A good book. Leans reasonably heavily upon previous exegesis (mostly Western) but some genuinely African thought and perspectives too. Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2009 by Dr. M. G. Cheesman
Just super!
The Africa Bible Commentary is a geat addition to my bookshelf. This volume provides a new insight into Biblical thought. Read more
Published on 22 May 2008 by "Smith" Reader
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