Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments (5 vols.)

by Joseph Benson

Publishers:

Carlton & Phillips; G. Lane and C. B. Tippett

, 1846–1854

Overview

Study Scripture with the insights of early Methodist leader and contemporary of John Wesley, Joseph Benson.

His five-volume commentary set offers straightforward exposition of the entire Bible. For each book, Benson establishes context with helpful introductions and provides brief outlines of each chapter for reference. Then placing his commentary alongside the biblical text, Benson offers critical, explanatory, and practical notes to accompany each verse and help readers both better comprehend, and better apply, the truths of the Bible.

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Key Features

• Contains Joseph Benson’s complete commentary on the Bible
• Provides practical, critical, and explanatory notes verse-by-verse
• Includes introductions to each book and outlines each chapter

Product Details

• Title: Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
• Author: Joseph Benson
• Volumes: 5
• Pages: 4,863
• Christian Group: Methodist
• Resource Type: Commentaries
• Topic: Biblical Studies

About Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson (1749–1821) was an English Methodist minister and theologian, and an early leader in the Methodist movement. He was appointed classical master at Kingswood School in Bristol in 1766 and head of Trevecca College. He converted to Methodism sometime after being denied ordination in the Church of England. In later life Benson became editor of the Methodist Magazine and president of the Methodist conference.