This replacement volume in the beloved TOTC series is, in my view, an upgrade over its predecessor. Mr. Williamson is more known to me in the biblical theology realm, but here he gives commentary writing a try.

My least favorite part of this work is the Introduction. It was competent on many levels, but was a bit too agreeable to some dubious scholarly concerns. He seemed to beat around the bush about Mosaic authorship and sources before, I think, concluding conservatively. He couldn’t bring himself to pick a date or a route for the exodus. I much prefer reading that champions a view. His couple of pages on structure, though, were perfectly succinct. Even if this Introduction is not exactly to my taste, I think few readers of this series are coming for that reason.

Not more important for this audience is the commentary proper. It is well done here and strikes the right balance in length for the series. Are you preparing a lesson or sermon? I think you would enjoy this one. His penchant for biblical theology enriches many a passage. You likely know what to expect in the TOTC series and you will get it here.

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