THE NEW AMERICAN COMMENTARY is for the minister or Bible student who wants to understand and expound the Scriptures. Notable features include:* commentary based on THE NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION;* the NIV text printed in the body of the commentary;* sound scholarly methodology that reflects capable research in the original languages;* interpretation that emphasizes the theological unity of each book and of Scripture as a whole;* readable and applicable exposition. Exploring two vastly different pictures of the Israelite people as displayed in the Books of Judges and Ruth, Dr. Block offers sound scholarly methodology, capable research, and applicable exposition. He helps us recognize how we've been squeezed into the mold of society; and inspires us to live as salt and light in this world. 765 pages, hardcover from B&H.