{"product_id":"numbers-9780801035746","title":"Numbers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBaker Commentary on the Old Testament: Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis scholarly commentary on the book of Numbers provides critical engagement with the Hebrew text while remaining accessible for pastors, teachers, and serious Bible students. Mark A. Awabdy combines rigorous academic scholarship with practical application for preaching and teaching contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommentary Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume includes a fresh translation of the Hebrew text with detailed paragraph-level commentary that addresses linguistic, historical, and canonical dimensions. Technical matters are thoroughly documented in footnotes, while the main text focuses on theological reflections and contemporary relevance of the Old Testament book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSeries Structure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the second volume in the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament: Pentateuch series, this work complements existing series covering Historical Books, Wisdom and Psalms, and Prophets. Each Pentateuch volume addresses one book with focused attention on textual issues and modern application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh translation of Hebrew text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncisive commentary based on original translation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinguistic, historical, and canonical insights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheological reflections throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical footnotes for deeper study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMark A. Awabdy holds a PhD from Asbury Theological Seminary and serves as professor of Old Testament and biblical languages in the Arabian Gulf and South Asia. His previous works include \u003ci\u003eImmigrants and Innovative Law\u003c\/i\u003e and a commentary on LXX Leviticus, demonstrating expertise in Pentateuchal studies and ancient Near Eastern contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis commentary serves pastors preparing sermons, seminary students conducting research, and teachers developing curriculum on the Pentateuch. The balance between critical scholarship and practical application makes it suitable for both academic study and ministry preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeries editor Bill T. Arnold, Paul S. Amos Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary, ensures consistency and scholarly rigor across the Pentateuch series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680372330770,"sku":"9780801035746","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_099e110b-616d-4dee-8338-347e9b8d19b7.jpg?v=1734905778","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/numbers-9780801035746","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}