need recommendations for commentaries
Hello,
I recently purchased Portfolio + Capstone, and am trying to expand my library. I need recommendations for good commentaries for preaching purpose. Is it worth buying Classical Commentary Bundle? or should I pick individual commentary? Thanks for your comments.
Junghwa
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Welcome to the forums. It would help to know a bit about your preaching style and theological orientation to give you truly solid advice. But even without that knowledge, I would suggest you concentrate on solid commentary set in a variety of styles before going for the Classical Commentary Bundle.
Orthodox Bishop Alfeyev: "To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship."; Orthodox proverb: "We know where the Church is, we do not know where it is not."
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I am a Presbyterian minister. As for a preaching style, I like Billy Graham & Lloyd Jones.
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If you're going to get the classical commentary bundle, I'd recommend waiting until it's on sale. That's all public domain, so Logos doesn't need to pay any royalties on it, which gives them the option of deep discounts if they're feeling generous. It wouldn't surprise me if you see the bundle go on sale for Christmas or something like that. The other thing to look out for is when they bundle all the classical commentary upgrades in the big package and the "re-release" it with a crazy discount.
If you're looking for some Presbyterian or BG, MLJ type of resources, I'd look into:
MLJ Resources: Ephesians, Expositions, Crossway
Tim Keller Sermons: 1989-2011, 2012-2013
These may not be Presbyterian per se, but I think you would find great use out of them:
Word Biblical Commentary [or get that and more for cheaper while the Nelson Bible Reference Bundle is on sale]
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many many thanks for your help.
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For sermon prep this are useful and more up-to-date:
1. Tyndale Commentaries (49 vols.) Covers the whole Bible
2. Africa Bible Commentary (One Volume - whole Bible). I purchased this about 3 days ago and I'm already finding a lot good applications in it. IMO one of the best 1 volume commentaries out there that is not known that much. Also try The New International Bible Commentary one volume too, edited by F.F. Bruce. If I had the money right now, I'd get the Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary that comes in a bundle.
4. Analytical Bible Expositor by John G. Butler (lots of alliterated outlines for sermon ideas and it helps you come up with your own too).
5. Expositor's Bible Commentary (cheaper than the revised version and it has one volume with introductory articles not found in the revised version).
6. Application Commentaries Bundle (44 vols.) A cheaper alternative to the NIV Application Commentaries. And last, but not least:
7. Tyndale Biblical Reference Collection (12 vols.) not a commentary, but has a lot of helps for sermon prep and applications/illustrations. Another alternative (cheaper) would be Preacher's Essential Library
Oh, and if you don't have it, then you might want to get the Nelson's Reference Bundle. This one alone would give you the best bang for your buck! And it contains a lot of resources for sermon prep (Preacher's Essential included in it). Take advantage of this massive bundle, as it is on sale right now for the month of June ($300 off). Plus, it has the Word Biblical Commentary (WBC 59 vols.) one of the top 3 commentaries out there (according to Logos and why not, myself included). I hope these and the others' suggestions help you build your library even more.
Blessings!
DAL
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I've found this site to have helpful evaluations: http://www.bestcommentaries.com/topcommentaries/
Grace & Peace,
Bill
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In my opinion Michael Eaton is the world's best commentator when it comes to practical application. Unfortunately, Logos only carries two of his titles, but they are worth getting.
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