Many of the classic commentaries are free online, but how do you know which one(s) to use? And where do you find them? Here’s a quick list and explanation
Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Whole Bible
The American theologian Albert Barnes (1798-1870) graduated from Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, in 1820, and from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1823 and was ordained as a Presbyterian minister. He pastored churches in New Jersey and Philadelphia. While he was an eloquent preacher, today his reputation rests chiefly on his expository works. The popularity of his works stems from his ability to simplify biblical criticism so that it was accessible and understandable to the general public.
More Classic Commentaries on Studylight.org
For recommendations on modern commentaries, try one of these lists:
More: Modern Commentaries online
Top 5 Commentaries on every book of the Bible – Ligonier.org
Best Commentaries on…. – Tim Challies
More: Bible Study Tools 6: Commentaries
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