Ezra-Nehemiah (Baker Commentary on the Old Testament)
Nov 2026 · Baker Books
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Explore the contemporary significance of the Old Testament and hear the Word of God afresh
This volume offers insightful commentary on Ezra-Nehemiah and explores its significance for today's readers.
Respected Old Testament scholar Gary Edward Schnittjer explains that although the Ezra-Nehemiah narrative begins well, it ends in disappointment for the returning exiles. From the first verse to the last, this commentary takes seriously the faithfulness of Yahweh as it crashes into the unfaithfulness of God's people.
In addition to paragraph-level commentary, all volumes in the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament (BCOT) series feature
● a fresh translation of the Hebrew text;
● incisive comments based on the author's translation;
● linguistic, historical, and canonical insights;
● concluding reflections; and
● footnotes addressing technical matters.
Schnittjer pays special attention to the biblical connections and narrative coherence of Ezra-Nehemiah, opening it up for study, teaching, and preaching.
Ezra-Nehemiah is the second volume on the historical books in the BCOT series, following Joshua by John Goldingay. Series editors are David G. Firth (Trinity College, Bristol) and Lissa M. Wray Beal (Wycliffe College, University of Toronto).
This volume offers insightful commentary on Ezra-Nehemiah and explores its significance for today's readers.
Respected Old Testament scholar Gary Edward Schnittjer explains that although the Ezra-Nehemiah narrative begins well, it ends in disappointment for the returning exiles. From the first verse to the last, this commentary takes seriously the faithfulness of Yahweh as it crashes into the unfaithfulness of God's people.
In addition to paragraph-level commentary, all volumes in the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament (BCOT) series feature
● a fresh translation of the Hebrew text;
● incisive comments based on the author's translation;
● linguistic, historical, and canonical insights;
● concluding reflections; and
● footnotes addressing technical matters.
Schnittjer pays special attention to the biblical connections and narrative coherence of Ezra-Nehemiah, opening it up for study, teaching, and preaching.
Ezra-Nehemiah is the second volume on the historical books in the BCOT series, following Joshua by John Goldingay. Series editors are David G. Firth (Trinity College, Bristol) and Lissa M. Wray Beal (Wycliffe College, University of Toronto).
Explore the contemporary significance of the Old Testament and hear the Word of God afresh
This volume offers insightful commentary on Ezra-Nehemiah and explores its significance for today's readers.
Respected Old Testament scholar Gary Edward Schnittjer explains that although the Ezra-Nehemiah...
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About the author
Gary Edward Schnittjer (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary) is distinguished professor of Old Testament for Cairn Theological Seminary at Cairn University in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. He is an award-winning author who has written many books, including Torah Story, The Israel Story,The Verses We Hate, and Old Testament Use of Old Testament.
Gary Edward Schnittjer (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary) is distinguished professor of Old Testament for Cairn Theological Seminary at Cairn University in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. He is an award-winning author who has written many books, including Torah Story, The Israel Story,The Verses We Hate...
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