THE 205: Biblical Texts in Global Contexts (Lester)

The World Within the Text (also known as World Of the Text) helps you to understand the Biblical text.

It includes:

• sources that provide interpretation or explanation of the text (exegesis)
• sources that analyze the text as a work of literature
• line by line commentary on specific passages

Characteristics of book-length commentaries:

• 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 (Chicago style)

Example:

How to find Book-Length Commentaries

Search for: [name of book of Bible] commentary

Example: Isaiah commentary

Characteristics of single-volume commentaries:

• Has chapters covering each book of the Bible
• Chapters are written by different authors
• How to cite (Chicago style)

Example: