Bible Commentary: Evolution and the Bible
* Re "It's Evolutionary, and It's in the Bible," Commentary, Sept. 5: I have reread Albert Wachtel's biblical quotes over and over and find no hint of any kind of evolution in his quotes, despite his taking some liberty with the words. The quote, "Let the Earth bring forth living creatures according to their species," created a conflict for biologists including Carolus Linnaeus, Chevalier de Lamarck, Alfred...
Bible Commentary: Christmas selection
Books to cause glee when discovered 'neath the Christmas tree
HARPER'S BIBLE COMMENTARY. Harper & Row, $32.50. FINALLY, this publisher has produced a tome (1,326 pages) of everything you've always wanted to know about the books of the Bible and the Apocrypha. Written in an easily understandable style, the massive book dissects biblical passages, offers accompanying historical essays, color plates of the Holy Land, maps and bibliographies. Theologically, the book is typical of most of Harper &...
Bible Commentary: MAKING SENSE OF SCRIPTURE
Reading the Bible is the key to spiritual growth, the pastor says, so you give it a try. Some parts are just plain hard to understand and the language seems so archaic - it makes Shakespeare look like popular fiction. You go to a small-group Bible study, and discussions are lively. Still, you can't help but think you're missing something.If any of these scenarios sound familiar, take heart: You can build a quality Bible reference library for less than $170.A...
Bible Commentary: BIBLE PROJECT TAPS FOUR VIRGINIANS
Four Virginia scholars, including two professors at Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, have been tapped to join 96 others to write a giant Bible commentary that will be published over a six-year period, ending in 2000.The massive "The New Interpreter's Bible," published by Abingdon Press, will consist of 12 dictionary-sized volumes. It will replace "The Interpreter's Bible," which since its release -- in pieces...
Bible Commentary: BOOK MARKS
In terms of Americans and the Bible, it is the worst of times and the best of times.The worst because ignorance abounds about humankind's most influential book. And the best because people who want to explore the Bible can enjoy unparalleled richness in resources produced in the decades since World War II.There's a Bible translation to fit every taste and reading level (some would say there are far too many) and, perhaps more important, the finest imaginable...