Michael J. Wilkins is Distinguished Professor of New Testament Language and Literature and Dean of the Faculty, Talbot School of Theology, LaMirada, CA. Craig A. Evans is the Payzant Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Acadia Divinity College of Acadia University, in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Darrell L. Bock (Doctorado en Filosofía de la Universidad de Aberdeen) es director ejecutivo de interacción cultural y profesor principal de investigación aplicada a Estudios del Nuevo Testamento en el Seminario Teológico de Dallas.Darrell L. Bock (Ph.D., University of Aberdeen) is executive director of Cultural Engagement and senior research professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.
Jesus said, "your word is truth," and this invaluable Bible
commentary answers questions and objections to that claim. Pastors,
students, and laypeople will be encouraged and strengthened as they
see that the historical and philosophical objections to the four
gospels and book of Acts lack credibility. Tom Schreiner
Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Biblical Theology,
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
The Holman Apologetics Commentaryon the Bible is a splendid series
that I am very pleased to recommend. Students, pastors, campus
workers, professors, and any serious-minded Christian will profit
greatly from it. Indeed, it is a resource for all truth-seekers!
Paul Copan
Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics, Palm Beach Atlantic
University
This is a much-needed and immensely valuable resource. The Holman
Apologetics Commentary on the Bible: Gospels and Acts is written by
leading scholars in the field who have a knack for answering tough
questions in a way that is highly academic and yet understandable
and helpful to the non-specialist as well. Get a copy, study it,
and find practical ways to communicate its truth to our generation.
Sean McDowell
Director of Worldview Ministries
This is the commentary I have been waiting for. Finally, there's a
one-volume resource on the Gospels and Acts written by leading New
Testament scholars, familiar with the latest scholarship and
challenges, and focused on defending the consistency and
reliability of the earliest biographies of Jesus. You won't find
trivial answers here! Rather, you will learn how to engage the
biblical text in a thoughtful way that takes context and the
complexities of history seriously. Read this commentary and watch
your confidence in the biblical text grow. I will be recommending
this book to my students and anyone else who has questions about
the Gospels. Jonathan Morrow
Author of Welcome to College and founder of
ThinkChristianly.org
Discussions about the truth of Christianity often center around the
Gospels and Acts. Wouldn't it be nice to have a single volume that
includes discussions pertaining to authorship, date of composition,
available manuscripts, potential contradictions and texts for which
much dispute exists? To my knowledge, no such book existed . . .
until now! This team of top-flight scholars has produced a
first-of-its-kind volume that will be a welcome resource for many
years to come. Mike Licona
Associate Professor in Theology, Houston Baptist University
This is a serious project produced by first-rate scholars. As I
began paging through, I noticed that many of the questions I've had
about particular passages were addressed with focus and careful
discussion that often doesn't make it into other commentaries. I
find the authors to address many, many passages in the Bible that
are strange, obscure, and otherwise difficult to understand. The
writers show an unflinching engagement with critical scholarship.
Frequently the explanation includes helpful background from
extrabiblical writings and early church sources. The scholar and
others who are interested in understanding the Bible will find much
that is valuable to sort out the Gospels and Acts. At a length of
764 pages plus bibliography, this project goes a long way to open
up the Bible for clear understanding of even the strangest
passages. John McKinley
Associate Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies, Biola
University As I looked over the excellent new volume of the Holman
Apologetics Commentary on the Bible, I asked myself, "Why hasn't
someone thought of this idea before?" Here the curious Christian or
the skeptic can find commentaries on books of the Bible that focus
on issues of trustworthiness and historical accuracy. Also,
doctrinal issues raised by potentially confusing texts are
addressed head on. These volumes are written by faithful Christian
scholars with an eye to the edification of the non-specialist.
Highly recommended. Rob Plummer
Professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary
This work is a well-written and useful commentary written by
exceptionally qualified scholars. I know of no commentary like it,
which deals with some of the most difficult passages in the Gospels
and Acts and provides solid research confirming the reliability of
the text. The discussion on Luke 2:1, one of the most difficult
issues in the book of Luke regarding the accuracy of the text, is
probably the most thorough and well-researched response to this
passage for some time. Those wanting to do careful research on the
reliability of the text of the New Testament now have a substantial
resource that they can consult. Paul Wegner
Professor of Old Testament Studies, Golden Gate Baptist Theological
Seminary
The Gospel and Acts volume of The Holman Apologetics Commentary on
the Bible provides, in a single book, a treasure trove of answers
and resources for the defense of the reliability of Scripture as
well as in-depth analysis of many so-called "Bible difficulties."
This is a book that will help the pastor, strengthen the student,
and point the lost to the Truth. I am grateful to have it on my
shelf. Jason G. Duesing
Assistant Professor of Historical Theology, Southwestern Baptist
Theological Seminary
Of the writing of Bible commentaries there is no end. However, the
Holman Apologetics Commentary on the Bible stands out as a uniquely
helpful resource. By focusing on those portions of the biblical
text most questioned by skeptics, this commentary series will equip
pastors and other Christian leaders to defend the truthfulness of
Scripture in a postmodern and increasingly post-Christian context.
This is the right commentary series for our present age. Highly
recommended. Nathan A. Finn
Associate Professor of Historical Theology and Baptist Studies,
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
The authority of Scripture--challenged more stridently in the early
21st century than ever--is closely tied to its reliability.
Prepared by highly regarded New Testament scholars, this careful
volume provides a robust yet nuanced discussion of issues presented
by "higher critics" whose writings have often undermined belief in
the reliability of the Gospels and Acts. The helpful format enables
pastors and other serious Bible students easily to identify
"problem issues" for any particular passage and to engage
scholarship from all points of the theological spectrum. I welcome
this resource as a great tool to assist articulating the
reliability and authority of the Bible, and I look forward to other
volumes in the series. Kendell H. Easley
Professor of Biblical Studies, Union University
The Holman Apologetics Commentary on the Bible is an amazing tool
for pastors and students. Many commentaries, in an effort to
address a wide variety of topics and concerns, fail to adequately
address many of the questions that people are asking. Finally,
there is a resource that provides clear and concise answers to
these tough questions. I highly recommend this valuable resource.
Benjamin L. Merkle
Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek, Southeastern
Baptist Theological Seminary
If you're looking for an apologetics commentary to feast upon,
you've found it. The Holman Apologetics Commentary On The Bible has
the necessary ingredients for greatness. Written by first-rate
scholars. Reliable, readable, and digestible! Bone app�tit! Bobby
Conway
Creator of The One Minute Apologist and Lead Pastor at Life
Fellowship Church in Charlotte, NC.
The further we delve into a post-Christian world, the firmer our
feet need to be rooted in Holy Scripture. The Holman Apologetics
Commentary on the Bible serves as a unique resource to this end as
it provides a textually driven approach to apologetics, wherein the
issues that are addressed come directly from the Bible and the
conclusions that are provided show deep respect for the internal
consistency of God's Word. This is an intellectually edifying and
spiritually satisfying work that will strengthen the church for
years to come. Anthony Chute
Associate Dean of the School of Christian Ministries and Associate
Professor of Church History, California Baptist University
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