The Jessie C. Eury Library has numerous biblical commentaries to support students and faculty at Lincoln Christian University.
A biblical commentary is an explanation or exegesis of a book or passage in the Bible. Commentaries:
- Vary in purpose such as for in-depth study, a devotional emphasis, teaching, preaching, or a special focus.
- Use Greek, Hebrew, and/or English texts.
- Cover a wide range of theological positions.
Online Commentaries
The Jessie C. Eury Library has access to a growing number of Online Commentaries including the renowned Anchor Bible Commentary series.
Commentaries are shelved in the Reference Collection and General Stacks.
Reference Collection commentaries:
- Use the original biblical languages for exegesis.
- Are considered critical or technical for comprehensive study or research.
- Typically include footnotes and a bibliography of resources.
- Provide the resources needed for an exegetical paper assignment.
Reference commentaries are for in-library use, but may be checked out overnight as needed.
All other commentaries are shelved in General Stacks.
General Stacks commentaries:
- Less use of original Biblical languages.
- May or may not be verse-by-verse.
- Emphasizes practical application of the text.
Keep in mind that when you are writing an exegetical paper, often you are focusing on a specific passage rather than the entire book. You can place a Scan Request for just the section you need!
