Bible Background Commentary Old Testament Pdf _verified_ Full: Ivp

Book Review: The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament

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• What it covers: It explains obscure customs (like the significance of tearing a garment or sitting at the city gate), geographical nuances, and political climates.
• The "Why": It answers the "why" questions that the biblical text often assumes the reader already knows. For example, it illuminates why Saul’s interaction with the medium at Endor was so taboo, or the specific marital customs of the Patriarchs.

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