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THE 205: Biblical Texts in Global Contexts (Henrichs-Tarasenkova)

Types of Biblical Commentaries

In your research you are likely to use two types of bible commentaries:

Single-volume commentary

Has chapters covering each book of the Bible
Chapters are written by different authors
How to cite

Women's Bible Commentary
Call Number: Available online
Also available in print:
Clark Library Book Stacks--Library Use Only BS491.3 .W66 2012

Book-length commentary

Covers 1 book of the Bible from start to finish (or may be part of a 2- or 3-volume set covering one book of the Bible)
Entire book is written by the same author/co-authors
How to cite

Smyth & Helwys series
Smyth & Helwys is a contemporary commentary series available as both print books and eBooks from the Clark Library. Check to see if there is a commentary on your book of the Bible.

Book-Length Commentaries

UP's library has many book-length commentaries on each book of the bible, available either in print or as eBooks.

Use the search box below to search for: [name of your book of the Bible] commentary

Example: Genesis commentary

Search for Book-Length Commentaries

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