Includes the complete 21 volume set covering 27 Old Testament and 3 Apocryphal books. From the United Bible Societies. • Includes the complete 21 volume set, covering 27 Old Testament books. • Over 11,000 interesting, information-packed pages of expert knowledge on the precise meaning and usage of Old Testament words and phrases. • Authoritative, trusted commentary from over a dozen noted Hebrew experts, including Eugene A. Nida, René Péter-Contesse, William D. Reyburn, Howard A. Hatton and Graham S. Ogden. • The best exegetical, historical, and cultural information on the Old Testament you’ll find anywhere. • Practical information, written in clear and easy-to-follow modern English. • Allows you to uncover the original intent of the Hebrew Old Testament text. • And the best part….You don’t have to know a word of Hebrew to benefit from this work!
The UBS Old Testament Handbook Series Includes:

1.      Genesis, by William D. Reyburn and Euan McG. Fry

2.      Exodus, by Noel D. Osborn and Howard A. Hatton

3.      Leviticus, by René Péter-Contesse and John Ellington

4.      Deuteronomy, by Robert G. Bratcher and Howard A. Hatton

5.      Joshua, by Robert G. Bratcher and Barclay M. Newman

6.      Ruth, by Jan de Waard and Eugene A. Nida

7.      1 Samuel, by Roger L. Omanson and John E. Ellington

8.      2 Samuel, by Roger L. Omanson and John E. Ellington

9.      Esther, by Roger L. Omanson and Philip A. Noss

10.  Job, by William D. Reyburn

11.  Psalms, by Robert G. Bratcher and William D. Reyburn

12.  Proverbs, by William D. Reyburn and Euan McG. Fry

13.  Ecclesiastes, by Graham S. Ogden and Lynell Zogbo

14.  Song of Songs, by Graham S. Ogden and Lynell Zogbo

15.  Jeremiah, by Barclay M. Newman and Philip C. Stine

16.  Lamentations, by William D. Reyburn

17.  Daniel, by René Péter-Contesse and John Ellington

18.  Amos, by Jan de Waard and William A. Smalley

19.  Obadiah, by David J. Clark, Norm Mundhenk, Eugene A. Nida, Brynmor F. Price

20.  Jonah, by David J. Clark, Norm Mundhenk, Eugene A. Nida, Brynmor F. Price

21.  Micah, by David J. Clark, Norm Mundhenk, Eugene A. Nida, Brynmor F. Price

22.  Nahum, by David J. Clark and Howard A. Hatton

23.  Habakkuk, by David J. Clark and Howard A. Hatton

24.  Zephaniah, by David J. Clark and Howard A. Hatton

25.  Haggai, by David J. Clark and Howard A. Hatton

26.  Zechariah, by David J. Clark and Howard A. Hatton

27.  Malachi, by David J. Clark and Howard A. Hatton

28.  Tobit, by David J. Clark and Howard A. Hatton

29.  Judith, by Roger A. Bullard and Howard A. Hatton

30.  Wisdom of Solomon, by Roger A. Bullard and Howard A. Hatton

  Now you can understand the exact meaning and intent of Old Testament words and phrases – thanks to the United Bible Societies (UBS) Handbook Series on the Old Testament. Unlike other commentaries which often contain confusing doctrinal interpretations, the Handbook Series focuses its attention on understanding, and precisely translating, the original Hebrew texts. This work explains, in simple English, what each word or phrase means in its original context. After all, that is the first and most important step in any careful study of God’s Word. Used by Bible Translators Throughout the World This Handbook Series is being written by the United Bible Societies as an aid to those who faithfully labor to translate the Bible into the many different languages throughout the world. For instance, the Wycliffe Bible Translators use this Series in their work across the far reaches of the globe. However, because of the quality of its exegetical analysis, it was soon found that the Handbook Series was indispensable to every Bible student. Easy to read and use for everyone Many of the issues translators face when translating the Bible into another language are the same ones every Bible student must address in his or her own personal study. And when it comes to personal Bible study, the UBS Handbook Series is simply the easiest-to-understand, yet most comprehensive, original language Bible reference work available today. It is far easier to use, and offers a much more complete understanding of the meaning of a Bible passage to the average person, than most Hebrew word studies, lexicons, dictionaries and grammars combined. Understand the meaning and intent of Old Testament passages The Handbook Series examines every verse (of the books completed) in the Old Testament for its precise meaning and then suggests various ways to translate it into English. Each suggestion is true to the original text. As you read this analysis you will gain a deeper understanding of the contexts and nuances of meaning for each Old Testament passage, as well as gain insight into the translator’s craft. You can’t help but see new connections between Bible thoughts and themes and the passages you are reading. From this new insight, you will gain a more complete and accurate understanding of the message that the writers of the Old Testament were communicating. All of this will make your study of God’s Word much more rewarding, enjoyable and exciting! Build your knowledge by comparing English translations The Handbook Series centers its discussions on a comparison between the Revised Standard Version (RSV) and Today’s English Version (TEV) of the Bible. These discussions explain how well these popular Bible versions do in communicating the message of the original texts. The TEV serves as a primary model of how a translation takes shape; however, many other versions are cited as well, especially where they offer more satisfactory models than the TEV. And, even though the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) is considered more up to date than the RSV, the authors find the RSV easier to use for a basis to discuss the ancient text. The NRSV, while attempting to be more easily understood, deviates from the underlying forms of the Hebrew text more than the RSV, revealing “less correspondence with the form and shape of the ancient text.” Fortunately for the reader, if the text is over or under translated, you are told. If the text could have been translated better another way, you are informed of this as well. This kind of comparison provides a complete understanding of how a Bible passage should or should not be translated. These discussions help you better comprehend the original meaning and intent of a particular Bible passage. And by using the PC Study Bible edition of this work, you can also compare other popular Bible versions, such as the NIV, KJV, NKJV, or NASB. The result is that, as you use this work in your study of the Bible, you’ll receive a more complete and accurate understanding of God’s Word.