{"product_id":"9780310286868_south-asia-bible-commentary","title":"South Asia Bible Commentary","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA one-volume commentary, written and edited by South Asian Biblical scholars on all the books of the Bible.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the purposes of this commentary \"South Asia\" was defined as the SAARC countries, namely India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan and the Maldives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe contributing scholars from these countries--addressing these countries' specific concerns--have adopted the following key principles: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Articles are written within the confines of the Lausanne Covenant and all contributions are in line with and support the confessional direction of the Lausanne Covenant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterpretation\u003c\/strong\u003e: The commentary offers readers a contextual and readable guide, interpreting the biblical text section by section rather than delving too deeply into critical and exegetical details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSouth Asian\u003c\/strong\u003e: All authors are scholars writing from within their own contexts for the people of South Asia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe focus of this commentary is three-fold: exegetical, contextual, and applied. Articles explain the meaning of the text, relate that meaning to the context, and apply it to wider life and ministry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding what the Bible teaches book by book. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe following features are specifically designed to help you as you study each book of the Bible: Introduction to each book sketches the context and main themes of the book and its relevance to South Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline shows the structure of the book and can help to identify preaching topics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubheadings break the book up into manageable portions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold references highlight verses being discussed and help you find your place quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalics identify quoted verses being discussed at that point in the commentary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplications are built into the text in many places.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurther reading: each of the authors suggest other commentaries you could consult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Brian Wintle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40702214373425,"sku":"9780310286868","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/9926\/3793\/files\/9780310286868.jpg?v=1779965462","url":"https:\/\/bakerbookhouse.com\/products\/9780310286868_south-asia-bible-commentary","provider":"Baker Book House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}