What i would get if it was December 22 tonight ($300 budget)
The Preacher's Commentary, Complete 35-Volume Set: Genesis – Revelation -- $40 -- i had purchased this before but had gotten a refund, this commentary isn't groundbreaking or anything, but there are 6 that are in the top 12 according to Best Commentaries dot com. And all in one fell swoop i would have a whole commentary set which is semi-technical.
Ezra-Nehemiah (The NIV Application Commentary) -- $20 (60) -- this would i hope complete the NIVAC for me, it's the most fun commentary, which has a generally good reputation.
Aune's Revelation -- $100 (160) -- if i had to choose between this or Job, i'd pick this first, as Revelation is a slightly more fascinating piece of work, and Aune from what i hear really delves into the historical meanings of it all. There's also some volumes detailing the 4 different interpretative approaches to the Apocalypse, Preterist being one of them which basically sees it about the fall of Jerusalem in 70 AD.
Goldingay's Daniel -- $50 (210) -- some more grass roots prophecy teachers say that Daniel is like a key to understanding Revelation, so this would make symbolic sense, just that these scholars don't stoop to such levels that blue collar people can easily wrap their minds around. Goldingay also has a complete OT series you can get all together but the blasted thing costs 200 dollars and is probably just a dumbed down version of what he could truly be capable of.
Grant R. Osborne's Revelation -- $60 (270) -- a nice long well regarded commentary, if i'm getting commentaries on this book, might as well cross off the heavy hitters, also for 10 bucks a classic by Mounce could be added (280)
20 dollar wiggle room, perfect for one or two reduced priced volumes, it feels better to me funny enough to dish out major bucks for these things it helps me appreciate them more.
Ezra-Nehemiah (The NIV Application Commentary) -- $20 (60) -- this would i hope complete the NIVAC for me, it's the most fun commentary, which has a generally good reputation.
Aune's Revelation -- $100 (160) -- if i had to choose between this or Job, i'd pick this first, as Revelation is a slightly more fascinating piece of work, and Aune from what i hear really delves into the historical meanings of it all. There's also some volumes detailing the 4 different interpretative approaches to the Apocalypse, Preterist being one of them which basically sees it about the fall of Jerusalem in 70 AD.
Goldingay's Daniel -- $50 (210) -- some more grass roots prophecy teachers say that Daniel is like a key to understanding Revelation, so this would make symbolic sense, just that these scholars don't stoop to such levels that blue collar people can easily wrap their minds around. Goldingay also has a complete OT series you can get all together but the blasted thing costs 200 dollars and is probably just a dumbed down version of what he could truly be capable of.
Grant R. Osborne's Revelation -- $60 (270) -- a nice long well regarded commentary, if i'm getting commentaries on this book, might as well cross off the heavy hitters, also for 10 bucks a classic by Mounce could be added (280)
20 dollar wiggle room, perfect for one or two reduced priced volumes, it feels better to me funny enough to dish out major bucks for these things it helps me appreciate them more.
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