An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry (Annotated Guides (Hendrickson Publishers))

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Summary: The Resource for buying commentaries
Review: Over the years I have purchased a lot of books which recommend bible resources. This to my way of thinking is the best of the lot. First, Bauer spends more space describing the resources he recommends. He does not try to be exhaustive. Take the Gospel of Matthew for example: Bauer lists 33 resources, but he describes in detail 5 of those resources he feels to be the best. His picks on commentaries focus more on exegetical or semi-detailed type commentaries than on preaching commentaries. Bauer is a moderate Methodist seminary professor. I feel his recommendations are more balanced than you get from John Glynn's book for example. Bauer will recommend the entire theological spectrum, from conservative to liberal. He also has an author index in the back which is very helpful. Save yourself some wasted money on commentaries you don't really need. Get this excellent reference.