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Berit Olam: 1 Kings Hardcover – February 1, 1996

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The narratives of Solomon and Jeroboam, of Elijah and Ahab, have fascinated readers for millennia. Even apart from questions of historical authenticity, they are gripping stories of richly drawn characters caught up in the complex tale of God's dealings with Israel. This study explores the narrative world created by 1 Kings' ancient Israelite author: the people who inhabit it, the lives they live, the deeds they do, and the face of God who is revealed in their stories.

An introduction explains the significance of 1 Kings as a historical narrative. Originally intended as a literal history, after centuries of writing and rewriting it is now as much a literary work as a historical one: The views of those who formed it can be discerned and studied. Walsh also explains how the rich traditions of Hebrew prose narrative and the Hebrew language itself affect our reading of 1 Kings.

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    Berit Olam
  2. Print length
    418 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Liturgical Press
  5. Publication date
    February 1, 1996
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 1.38 x 9 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0814650449
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0814650448
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. . . thorough and even exciting. The scholarship and the research are impressive.The Priest

. . . a good beginning for a series that promises to treat the entire Hebrew Bible from a narrative-critical perspective.America

These new commentaries should be very helpful for both translation officers and translators. Walsh pays close attention to the structure of the text but also comments on individual words and phrases, especially when showing connections between different verses in the Hebrew text which may not be clear in most translations. . . . There is no other series - in English at least - which gives such careful attention to literary critical matters in reading the text.The Bible Translator

Moving away from dry exposition, [Walsh] displays the storyteller's flair and thus draws the reader into the intricate interplay of events and characters. In so doing, he releases the narrative's power to work on its reader.Ashland Theological Journal

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The narratives of Solomon and Jeroboam, of Elijah and Ahab, have fascinated readers for millennia. Even apart from questions of historical authenticity, they are gripping stories of richly drawn characters caught up in the complex tale of God's dealings with Israel. This study explores the narrative world created by 1 Kings' ancient Israelite author: the people who inhabit it, the lives they live, the deeds they do, and the face of God who is revealed in their stories. An introduction explains the significance of 1 Kings as a historical narrative. Originally intended as a literal history, after centuries of writing and rewriting it is now as much a literary work as an historical one: The views of those who formed it can be discerned and studied. Walsh also explains how the rich traditions of Hebrew prose narrative?and the Hebrew language itself?affect our reading of 1 Kings.?Moving away from dry exposition, [Walsh] displays the storyteller's flair and thus draws the reader into the intricate interplay of events and characters. In so doing, he releases the narrative's power to work on its reader.? Ashland Theological Journal?These new commentaries should be very helpful for both translation officers and translators. Walsh pays close attention to the structure of the text but also comments on individual words and phrases, especially when showing connections between different verses in the Hebrew text which may not be clear in most translations. . . . There is no other series?in English at least?which gives such careful attention to literary critical matters in reading the text.? The Bible Translator". . . a good beginning for a series that promises to treat the entire Hebrew Bible from a narrative-critical perspective." America". . . thorough and even exciting. The scholarship and the research are impressive." The Priest

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Liturgical Press (February 1, 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 418 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0814650449
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0814650448
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.38 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Andrew K. Wong
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Out of all the top commentaries on First Kings, this one is the only one that dives deep into the Hebrew text. If Hebrew exegesis is your thing, then you must get Jerome Walsh’s commentary.

Walsh’s scrutiny of the Hebrew text brings our English translations to life. Walsh helps you see the Hebrew writer’s exquisite skill and subtlety. Instead of a dry narrative, you see divine prose. Walsh’s deep dive into the Hebrew brings forth the most original analyses among all the First Kings commentaries that I’ve read. Walsh’s commentary is long and detailed, but incredibly absorbing. It is my favorite commentary out of the bunch (when I prepared my Bible study about First Kings, I read more than 10 commentaries).

A good pairing of First Kings commentaries would be Jerome Walsh’s with either Philip Ryken’s (another long, but great work) or Dale Ralph Davis’s (short and great). It’s a shame that Walsh didn’t write Berit Olam’s commentary on Second Kings. But, I’ll take whatever Walsh has got.
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A. P. Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Narrative-Style Commentary
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2019
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I teach an adult Sunday School class. We are going through the entire Old Testament. I usually purchase 3-4 good commentaries per book of the Bible and use them to prepare my lessons. Since doing this, my gold standard to compare commentaries to are the JPS series of commentaries. However, they do not have one for 1 Kings, so I selected this from the Ligonier Top 5 lists.

It has good information in it, and I've used, it but I would probably say I've used it least of the four commentaries I'm using for this book. Every now and then it has some real gold in it that sheds some insight into the text. It's more narrative than most of my other commentaries, so it works well when balanced with a commentary that spits out the cold hard facts.
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Brian C. Small
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Commentaries on Kings You Will Find
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2020
In my opinion, this is one of the best, if not the best commentary on Kings you will find. There are some commentaries on Kings that get so bogged down in the technical minutia that they are practically useless for teaching or preaching. This commentary is scholarly yet very readable, not overly technical, and evinces a great literary sensitivity. He often brings insights out of the text that you won't find in other commentaries. I highly recommend it.
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David Lynden
5.0 out of 5 stars scholarly work of art
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2000
In trying to find a solid commentary on 1 Kings that delves into the intricacies and the theology of the text, one is hard-pressed to find a work that rivals Walsh's fine contribution. Walsh develops the narrative artwork of the text of 1 Kings, showing subtle nuances and insights into the Hebrew, while maintaining a very readable and engaging style. As an evangelical pastor who holds to a high view of the Scriptures, this commentary was extremely helpful. While Walsh and I would most likely disagree on the level of redacting, the process that led to the present text, and the authoritative nature of the book, he is very concerned with the final form of 1 Kings and concentrates on using the tools of narrative and literary criticism. This is an outstanding reference work for anyone who teaches or preaches from 1 Kings and in my mind is the best commentary on 1 Kings available, period!
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