Another excellent resource for Christians who wish to enhance and deepen their understanding of scripture. Thorough and accessible.

The Hodder Bible Commentary was developed to be easily understood by the average Christian. This is not to mean it is less than, rather it is an effort to avoid some of the confusing words doctoral thesis are known for having. It makes for a more readable and understandable commentary.

Simon Vibert's efforts to share Exodus to the masses is an easy read for anyone. What I really like is the effort Hodder makes to ensure the reader has an excellent resource when they open any of their commentaries. Vibert provides an excellent presentation of each verse in the Book of Exodus and a well rounded explanation of that verse with not only his thought, but the voices of other recognizable theologians.

This really is a commentary I will turn to when studying the Book of Exodus.

This was a very good book. It was well-written. I would highly recommend it.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC.

The book starts with what it calls a Birds Eye view of the second of the Bible which is a gentle way to understanding where God’s people are at this time. There is a good debate about when the book of Exodus was written and how it fits with the wider culture of what we know of the time. The usual care is taken looking at verse by verse even referring back to the original language when it helps debate the nuances of the scripture. The author doesn’t shy away from putting up the strings of the themes that run through the Bible which are rooted in Exodus. The tale of Moses and the people of Yahweh are put in context of the journey with them fleeing for safety wondering in the desert and hoping one day to find their home. The emotions of the people obedient to God is tenderly exposed and the violence touched on as part of the story of the victors. Another great look at the Word of God.