NIV Compact Bible Commentary

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Summary: Helpful but brief...
Review: A solid introduction to the Bible, this book has some good commentary notes that are informative and insightful. I gave the book only 3 stars simply because it's a little too shy on the commentary, in my opinion. I would've liked more info, but I should've seen it coming since "compact" is in the title.

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Summary: A great tool for the new Bible reader
Review: As a new Bible reader and studier, I have found this book to be very worthwhile for getting an overview of Biblical material. It is easy to get lost while reading a book of the Bible (for us newbies, anyway!), and Sailhamer's book shows the reader the Big Picture so that it is easy to keep on track. There are more in-depth commentaries, but if you are new at this, I recommend this book. I gave it four stars because I think it could be a BIT more detailed.

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Summary: Big Punch in Small Book
Review: I was assigned this book in Seminary and instantly fell in love with it. It gives a good through indepth overview of each of the books of the Bible that will not only help the scholor but the novice and searcher as well. I had the oppertunity to take a class from Dr. Sailheimer and now know why the book is as good as it is. You will be blessed by meeting the man as well as reading his book.

Rating:
Summary: Big Punch in Small Book
Review: I was assigned this book in Seminary and instantly fell in love with it. It gives a good through indepth overview of each of the books of the Bible that will not only help the scholor but the novice and searcher as well. I had the oppertunity to take a class from Dr. Sailheimer and now know why the book is as good as it is. You will be blessed by meeting the man as well as reading his book.

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Summary: Significant Information From A Small Book
Review: This is a commentary to tuck into your brief case and carry about with you. The NIV Compact Bible Commentary the best short commentary I have ever used.

Though I give it five stars, Sailhammer's commentary is not even. His treatment of the Torah is the highwater mark of the book. The New Testament by contrast seems hurried and not as full as his treatment of the Hebrew Scriptures. This should be no surprise given his speciality in the Hebrew Scriptures.

I have given away a number of copies to people who have an interest in biblical interpretation.