THE NEW AMERICAN COMMENTARY is for the minister or Bible student who wants to understand and expound the Scriptures. Notable features include: commentary based on THE NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION - the NIV text printed in the body of the commentary - sound scholarly methodology that reflects capable research in the original languages - interpretation that emphasizes the theological unity of each book and of Scripture as a whole - readable and applicable exposition. The New American Commentary is for those who have been seeking a commentary that honors the Scriptures, represents the finest in contemporary evangelical scholarship, and lends itself to the practical work of preaching and teaching. This series serves as a minister's friend and a student's guide. Robert H. Mounce is president emeritus of Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington, a noted commentary author, and has worked on a number of Bible translation teams including those of the New International Version, New Living Translation, and English Standard Version.