Commentaries on Ezra-Nehemiah
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Top 3
Ezra-Nehemiah. WBC. Thomas Nelson, 1985.
Crux Sola (Nijay Gupta's Blog)
Hugh Williamson’s commentary, along with Joseph Blenkinsopp’s, set the standard for critical commentaries on Ezra-Nehemiah in the 1980s. more
Carlos Baner
very important. more
Princeton Theological Seminary
offers an
excellent interpretation of these books, with thorough discussion of contemporary scholarship. more
The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah. NICOT. Eerdmans, 1983.
Tim Challies
Most commentators on the commentaries rate this as the best volume on Ezra and Nehemiah. more
Derek W. H. Thomas
A serious commentary; takes a traditional approach to dating, theology, etc. more
Ligonier Ministries (Keith A. Mathison)
Ezra and Nehemiah are challenging books for contemporary readers. more
Denver Seminary Journal
Evangelical focus on the historical and archaeological background. more
Ezra and Nehemiah. TOTC. InterVarsity Press, 1981.
armchairtheologian
Derek Kidner’s slim commentary is light in weight but not in content. more
Tim Challies
Just a few days ago I was reading a commentary by Kidner and remarking on his ability to distill each section of Scripture down to its essence and follow his explanation with useful application. more
Derek W. H. Thomas
Succinct. more
Ligonier Ministries (Keith A. Mathison)
For those seeking a good introductory level commentary on the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, I would recommend Derek Kidner's commentary. more
New and Notable
Ezra. AYB. Yale University Press, 2023.
Crux Sola (Nijay Gupta's Blog)
This highly anticipated volume promises to contribute greatly to the study of Ezra-Nehemiah. more
The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah. NICOT. Eerdmans, 2022.
ThomasCreedy
Whilst the interest in/focus on the development of Judaism may slightly reduce this commentary’s utility to the average preacher, I do think that it is a thorough and helpful commentary if read with discernment – not least as Harrington helps notes of God’s sovereignty/intimacy, the importance of prayer/lament/worship/family and other things sing clearly. more
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Forthcoming Commentaries
Year | Author | Title | Series |
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forthcoming | Appler, Deborah A.; Smith, Terry Ann | Ezra-Nehemiah | Wisdom Commentary Series |
forthcoming | Bautch, Richard J. | Nehemiah | International Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament |
forthcoming | Bautch, Richard J. | Ezra | International Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament |
forthcoming | Buster, Aubrey E. | Ezra-Nehemiah | Bible in God's World Commentary |
forthcoming | Eskenazi, Tamara Cohn | Nehemiah | Anchor Yale Bible |
forthcoming | Fulton, Deirdre N. | Ezra-Nehemiah | Word Biblical Commentary |
forthcoming | Green, Douglas J. | Ezra, Nehemiah | Story of God Bible Commentary |
forthcoming | Harrington, Hannah K. | Ezra-Nehemiah Through the Centuries | Blackwell Bible Commentaries |
forthcoming | Hayashi, Kazuyuki | Ezra | Lexham Research Commentary |
forthcoming | Hogg, David | Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job | Reformation Commentary on Scripture |
forthcoming | Kim, Grace Ji-Sun | 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah | Belief: Theological Commentary on the Bible |
forthcoming | Kim, Grace Ji-Sun | Ezra and Nehemiah | Belief: Theological Commentary on the Bible |
forthcoming | Klouda Sharp, Sheri L. | Ezra-Nehemiah | Christian Standard Commentary |
forthcoming | Nam, Roger S. | Ezra-Nehemiah | Old Testament Library |
forthcoming | Richards, Kent | Ezra-Nehemiah | Forms of the Old Testament Literature |
forthcoming | Schnittjer, Gary Edward; Murawsk, Bryan M. | Ezra and Nehemiah | Kerux Commentaries |
forthcoming | Wooden, R. Glenn | 1 Esdras | SBL Commentary on the Septuagint |
forthcoming | Wooden, R. Glenn | 2 Esdras | SBL Commentary on the Septuagint |