Description: This two-volume commentary on 1-2 Samuel presents renowned scholar Harry A. Hoffner Jr.'s final work. An expert Hittitologist, Hoffner brings his understanding of ancient Near Eastern cultures to the text of 1-2 Samuel, providing an enduring commentary.
Brief description: Harry A. Hoffner Jr. (1934-2015) was John A. Wilson Professor of Hittitology Emeritus at the University of Chicago. He was considered a world expert on ancient Near Eastern culture specializing in the Hittite language, history, and civilization.
Review Quotes:
"Students and interpreters of 1 Samuel will welcome this thorough, well-researched, and insightful commentary. ... As one might expect from an eminent Hittite scholar, Hoffner's comments on cultural backgrounds are particularly enlightening and valuable."
--Robert B. Chisholm, Jr., chair and senior professor of Old Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary
"Informed by many years of research on the ancient Near East, Hoffner shows good judgment in his discussion of critical questions, expert literary skill in his analysis of the biblical text, and a vibrant faith in his exposition of Samuel as Scripture that brings out theological implications relevant for modern Christians in both the church and the academy."
--Paul Evans, associate professor of Old Testament, McMaster Divinity College
"This work is not only a fitting addition to the EEC series, which boasts a commitment to robust, critical, and evangelical treatment of the Bible, but it is also a fitting testimony to Hoffner's legacy."
--David B. Schreiner, associate professor of Old Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary
"Hoffner's volume is destined to become a primary resource on Samuel for evangelical pastors and teachers."
--JoAnna M. Hoyt, associate professor, Dallas International University
"Numerous adjectives come to mind to describe this masterful commentary: insightful, judicious, informed, nuanced, well-documented--all these and more explain why this commentary will join the ranks of the great commentaries on Samuel."
--John H. Walton, professor of Old Testament Emeritus, Wheaton College