The College Press NIV Commentary SeriesYears ago a movement was begun with the dream of uniting all Christians on the basis of a common purpose (world evangelism) under a common authority, the Word of God. The College Press NIV Commentary Series is a serious effort to join the scholarship of two branches of this unity movement so as to speak with one voice concerning the Word of God. Our desire is to provide a resource for your study of the Old Testament that will benefit you whether you are preparing a Bible School lesson, a sermon, a college course or your own personal devotions.The College Press NIV Commentary Series has been designed for the serious student as well as the growing Christian features like these…Biblically sound exegesisClear expositionObjective approachConcise introductionsNew International VersionKey word translationEasy to us design formatPractical footnotesQuality workmanshipFresh style and study formatCollege Press brings you the very best for your study of the Old Testament!Dave L. Bland is the Associate Professor of Homiletics at Harding University Graduate School of Religion. Prior to that he was an Associate Professor at Columbia Christian College, Portland, OR. He has served as the pulpit minister at Eastside Church of Christ, Portland, OR, and White Station Church of Christ, Memphis, TN. Dr. Bland received his B.A. (1975) from Harding University, his M. Div. (1980) from Abilene Christian University, his D. Min. (1985) from Western Seminary, and his Ph.D. (1994) from the University of Washington. Dr. Bland is a member of the Academy of Homiletics and has been published in several periodicals.