--- product_id: 6995764 title: "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament" price: "€ 72.46" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/6995764-the-ivp-bible-background-commentary-old-testament store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament **Price:** € 72.46 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament - **How much does it cost?** € 72.46 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/6995764-the-ivp-bible-background-commentary-old-testament) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Preaching's Preacher's Guide to the Best Bible Reference An Expansive Old Testament Resource You Can Trust How can we account for the "Book of the Law" suddenly being discovered during Josiah's renovation of the temple (2 Chron 34:14)? We know from Egypt and Mesopotamia that it was common to seal important documents–including theological documents–in the masonry or foundations of a palace or temple in order to inform a future king who might undertake restoration of the building. What might the psalmist have had in mind when praising God for removing our transgressions "as far as the east is from the west" (Ps 103:12)? In an Egyptian hymn to Amun-Re, the deity is praised for his judgment of the guilty. As a result of the god's discernment the guilty are assigned to the east and the righteous to the west. What is meant by God "weighing the heart" (Prov 21:2)? In Egyptian religious tradition we find the notion of the dead being judged before the gods. As the soul is examined, the dead person's heart is weighed in a scale against a feather symbolizing Truth. If the answers are correct and the heart does not outweigh the feather, the soul may enter the realm of everlasting life. The narratives, genealogies, laws, poetry, proverbs and prophecies of the Old Testament are deeply rooted in history. Archaeologists, historians and social scientists have greatly advanced our knowledge of the ancient world of the Bible. When we illuminate the stories of Abraham or David, the imagery of the Psalms or Proverbs, or the prophecies of Isaiah or Jeremiah with this backlight of culture and history, these texts spring to new life. The unique commentary joins The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament in providing historical, social and cultural background for each passage of the Old Testament. From Genesis through Malachi, this single volume gathers and condenses an abundance of specialized knowledge, making it available and accessible to ordinary readers of the Old Testament. Expert scholars John Walton, Victor Matthews and Mark Chavalas have included along with the fruits of their research and collaboration a glossary of historical terms, ancient peoples, texts and inscriptions maps and charts of important historical resources expanded explanations of significant background issues introductory essays on each book ofthe Old Testament The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament will enrich your experience of the Old Testament–and your teaching and preaching from Scripture–in a way that no other commentary can do. Review: Great information at a reasonable price. - I have both OT and NT volumes. I find the background information to be engaging, interesting, and helpful in understanding the Scriptures. The perspectives noted in each volume have information you rarely hear from the pulpit. It does not replace your pastor’s teaching on Scripture. It does augment what you are being taught. I recommend this to any student of the Bible and to any Disciple of Jesus. Review: Love it !! - Great for digging deeper and growing your understanding I am very pleased ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #20,143 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #52 in Old Testament Commentaries #81 in Old Testament Bible Study (Books) #84 in Christian Bible History & Culture (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 746 Reviews | ## Images ![The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81NrRi5mEqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great information at a reasonable price. *by J***T on June 14, 2026* I have both OT and NT volumes. I find the background information to be engaging, interesting, and helpful in understanding the Scriptures. The perspectives noted in each volume have information you rarely hear from the pulpit. It does not replace your pastor’s teaching on Scripture. It does augment what you are being taught. I recommend this to any student of the Bible and to any Disciple of Jesus. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it !! *by J***. on February 5, 2026* Great for digging deeper and growing your understanding I am very pleased ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A really useful and commendable commentary *by R***O on June 30, 2009* I favor the use of commentaries when studying Bible passages as a means to dig deeper into the meaning of the Scripture through the times and then ease my understanding of the personal message in it for me. This excellent commentary is clearly organized and well focused on the hundreds of phrases subject to analysis. The inclusion of many carefully chosen mega themes is very welcome and are very pertinently located within the books. Overall, this commentary will definitely help the student, the curious, the reader, the seeker of meditation and the devout to hear the Word of God and gain a fresh insight of possibilities and understanding. ## Frequently Bought Together - The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament (IVP Bible Background Commentary Set) - The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament (IVP Bible Background Commentary Set) - NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (Context Changes Everything), Hardcover, Red Letter: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/6995764-the-ivp-bible-background-commentary-old-testament](https://www.desertcart.at/products/6995764-the-ivp-bible-background-commentary-old-testament) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-08-15*